Get International Trade Assistance on Export.gov
Make export sales happen. Expand your international business. Solve trade problems. Finance your export transactions. Find these topics and more on this one-stop for international trade assistance.

Exporters Can Declare Their Goods Free Online
When American exporters export their goods, the United States Government no longer requires "paperwork." Not to mislead you, exporters or their agents must still complete and deliver a "Shipper's Export Declaration," commonly called "SED," for every commodity valued over $2500. But now, it's all on the Internet. It's easy and it's free!

Export Counseling Via Phone, Fax, and Web
The U.S. Department of Commerce's Trade Information Center is the first stop for information about all federal export assistance programs, as well as country and regional market information. Technology gives you more options for getting the Center's advice and information.

E-Expo USA for Virtual Trade Shows
Is your company interested in increasing exports? Here's a website that allows you to exhibit your company's products and services without actually attending a trade show. E-Expo USA collects trade leads and international sales contacts and forwards them for follow-up. Your products and service information will stay online for 365 days --and the fee is small. Almost 500 companies are participating. E-EXPO USA is sponsored by Commerce's International Trade Administration.

Dream Site for Exporters
Exporters! The new features on the U.S. Trade and Development Agency website will arm you with exactly the type of information you need to remain competitive in this tough global market. We're even talking the early assistance you need to get involved in major international infrastructure and industrial projects

We're Looking for Stories Federal workers are doing amazing things to deliver government services electronically. Access America E-Gov E-Zine wants to tell these stories.

We are looking for stories about federal agencies, or multi-agency partnerships, that are creating electronic export assistance centers.

These stories can be short, as in a "byte" of about 150 words, or they can be longer feature stories. Write feature stories in plain language with quotes from customers who experience the service electronically and quotes from federal employees and their partners who deliver the service.

Include a contact person with phone number and email address. Send your stories to pat.wood@npr.gov or pat.smith@gsa.gov. If you need more information, call Pat Wood, National Partnership for Reinventing Government, (202) 694-0063. Please pass this request along to others who may be interested.