Discussing China’s rise to power and its impacts on global security, the global economy, and its own political system, Export Now CEO and former Ambassador Frank Lavin shares his thoughts on China’s evolving attitudes towards international relations. Also covered are his thoughts on Sec. John Kerry and Sec. Jack Lew’s recent official China visit, as […]
Export Now Road Shows 4/16/2012 – 4/20/2012 Location: Michigan Michigan consumer goods companies interested in reaching new customers in the fastest growing economy in the world have an opportunity to take part in a new exporting pilot program which was detailed in four informational forums that took place around the state in April. (Frank Lavin, […]
State of Michigan to support businesses that want to sell to Chinese consumers Businesses across Michigan can reach new customers in the fastest growing economy in the world under a new program launched by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. In partnership with the export-services company Export Now, MEDC will help consumer-product companies in the state […]
The National Association of Manufacturers reaches a national audience of business executives with its largest circulation publication — Manufacturing Economy Daily. The Daily is an electronic publication that crisply summarizes about 20 events, policy developments and opportunities for more than 14,000 manufacturing executives. On Feb. 24, thanks to Jeff Ostermayer and Cliff Johnson at NAM, the […]
The February push by President Obama for a “unified federal trade budget” to help American exporters could help more businesses sell more goods to China. Increased American trade assistance through the US Export-Import bank would be a direct result of the initiative. A central part of the plan is an effort to establish equitable international […]
The rising incomes and increasingly global tastes of Chinese consumers have made the Chinese e-commerce market one of the fastest growing online markets in the world. As VP of Global Sales and Services for Alibaba.com, Brian Wong is one of the best authorities on export opportunities via e-commerce platforms in the region. Due to the […]
The Small Business Book Awards are open and “Export Now,” the book that provides clear and simple steps any business can take to begin exporting, is a candidate for the best business book of the year in the marketing category. Please take a moment to show your support. No registration is required. You may vote […]
Resources that can help you get started with exporting are as close at hand as Facebook and Twitter: Export Now uses the reach of social media to spread lessons and insights that help American companies expand their businesses abroad. Stay current with the global conversation by returning often to our feeds on these platforms. Contribute your own comments […]
What’s on your nightstand? We put together this list of books to help any executive develop strategies and plans for 2012 that will open new markets and build strong connections to new customers. 1. The Chinese Dream: The Rise of the World’s Largest Middle Class and What It Means to You Helen Wang, who holds a masters […]