Exporting for small business

Published 12:16 pm Friday, November 11, 2011

Video is now available from Washington Post Live’s Exporting for Growth Small Business Breakfast in Chicago, where experts discussed how small businesses can efficiently export goods and services abroad. For those who don’t already know, I should tell you that The Post owns The Herald

Terry LaRocca, State of Illinois, says promoting export creates jobs.

John Nevell, U.S. Small Business Administration—Nevell gives an example of a business that started “from nothing.”

Tony Hoti, President, Intercom Ventures—Hoti describes using the U.S. Commercial Services.

Michael Howard, Export-Import Bank—Howard stresses the importance of getting paid.

Julie Carducci, U.S. Department of Commerce—Carducci says more businesses should use the tools the government provides.

Frank Lavin, Export Now—Lavin says that a strong international business plan is the most important component of export.

Stan Deans, President, Illinois District, UPS—Deans begins the discussion on how exporting can promote small business growth.