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Super SitesThe Business.gov was created by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and exists to provide business with one stop access to federal government information, services and transactions.
CI (Corporate Information) Find searchable links to corporate, economic, demographic, and current events for 127 nations. This resource from Michigan State University Center for International Business Education and Research includes news, periodicals, trade, country information and more. The site is keyword searchable. VIBES provides over 1,600 links to Internet sources of international business and economic information that are in English and available free of charge. Links include: Full-text files of recent articles and research reports, statistical tables and graphs and Portals (pages with links to other sources). The IBRC is a business outreach program of the Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) at the University of Kansas School of Business. The IBRC is your destination for gaining information on international business and trade resources. This site caters toward small and medium sized businesses interested in expanding internationally. WebEc categorizes free information in economics on the WWW. The original WebEc in Finland is mirrored in Japan, UK and USA. This is a metasite within a metasite!
Country ResearchPublished by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, this online equivalent contains economic, social, and political country profiles of countries. Included are maps and cultural information for international business. A high-profile link from many meta-sites. This website, from the Library of Congress, contains the on-line versions of books previously published in hard copy by the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress under the Country Studies/Area Handbook Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Army. Because the original intent of the Series' sponsor was to focus primarily on lesser known areas of the world or regions in which U.S. forces might be deployed, the series is not all-inclusive. At present, 101 countries and regions are covered. Notable omissions include Canada, France, the United Kingdom, and other Western nations, as well as a number of African nations. The date of information for each country appears on the title page of each country and at the end of each section of text. Taking a look at the Main Site FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) first will save valuable time. The site provides a list of foreign embassies, businesses and trade organizations. The site's Business Directories section allows companies serving the international community, and those working, living, and traveling internationally, to find their audience.
EuroPages: The European Business Directory A multilingual directory site of 500,000 companies in 30 European countries searchable by product, company name or business sector. Includes some company catalogs. There are links to business services such as phone directories, package tracking, currency converters, measure converters, world bank holidays calendar, newspapers, and online translators. International business customs, etiquette, protocol, country guides. A strong point is the provision of a series of Essential Business Culture Guides for the international traveller. Specific questions can be posted to a discussion board. Foreign Gov't Resources on the Web University of Michigan's Federal Documents Center presents "Foreign Government Resources on the Web.) Searchable by regions, countries, and selected subjects. Home of Michigan State University's Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER). Comprehensive starting point for global research. A meta-site with access to international business and trade information, economic trends and an index to information resources. Brief annotations are included for entries and site links.
The International Data Base (IDB) is a computerized data bank provided by the U. S. Census Bureau containing statistical tables of demographic, and socio-economic data for 227 countries and areas of the world. International Business & Technology: World Level A meta-site from ?brint.com that provides access to global business, communication, import-export, linguistic, legal, marketing, media, monetary, public affairs, research, technology, trade, and travel information resources. Sites are concentrated in trade, technology, maps, and international phone and business directories, but this page also provides links to commonly-sought information about countries such as national flags, weather, and news feeds. The International Franchise Association (IFA), founded in 1960, is a membership organization of franchisers, franchisees and suppliers. The Web site is dedicated to providing a one-stop shopping experience for franchise information. InfoNation is an easy-to-use, two-step database that allows you to view and compare the most up-to-date statistical data for the Member States of the United Nations. First, you can choose between a basic or advanced version of InfoNation. In the basic InfoNation you can choose up to six countries from an alphabetical list of all countries. In the advanced version you can choose up to six countries from 57 different country groupings arranged by geographic region, membership in intergovernmental organizations, or socio-economic status. For example, the advanced InfoNation allows you to compare countries that have developing economies, or those that belong to the same intergovernmental organization (e.g., the African Union), or those that are in the same geographic region (e.g., Latin America).
International Chamber of Commerce The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is the world business organization. It links global chamber organizations and committees by country. There are also position papers on current topics in business, such as ethics, marketing, economic policy, etc. Home page of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), which includes 29 member countries that share principles of the market economy and produce 2/3 of the world's goods and services. Member governments collect data, monitor trends, analyze and forecast economic developments and also research social changes and trade patterns. Much of the site's content requires a subscription or purchase of individual publications; however, substantial introductory text is available free-of-charge, including frequently-requested statistics, news, and links to official websites of member countries. OFFSTATS: Official Statistics on the Web This site, maintained by the University of Auckland Library, provides links to official organizations around the world that provide "freely and easily accessible" current statistical data (and some time series). Arrangement is by country, region and topic. Statistical sources cover vital statistics, industries, trade, economics, labor, energy, tourism, health, crime, education, social indicators, and more. STRATEGIS: Canada's Business Information Site A wealth of information from Canada's Minister of Industry. Site is in English and French and includes a bilingual search feature. Organized in categories (company, trade and investment, business sector, economic analysis, research, financing, legislation, employment and consumer information), it also includes a news link.
Sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this site provides health information and vaccination recommendations for international travel. This sit e also includes an online version of the CDC's Yellow Book, published every two years by CDC as a reference for those who advise international travelers of health risks. The Yellow Book is written primarily for health care providers, although others might find it useful. The U.S. Commercial Service is the trade promotion unit of the International Trade Administration. U.S. Commercial Service trade specialists in 107 U.S. cities and in more than 80 countries work with your company to help you get started in exporting or increase your sales to new global markets. Services include:
U.S. Dept. of State Travel Warnings & Consular Information Sheets Travel Warnings are issued when the State Department decides, based on all relevant information, to recommend that Americans avoid travel to a certain country. Countries where avoidance of travel is recommended will have Travel Warnings as well as Consular Information Sheets. The World Bank Group site contains development reports, resources on global economics and trade, and country and regional information. Current research projects and information on international development loans and activities are also included. WTO World Trade Org. The legal and institutional foundation of the multilateral trading system. It provides the principal contractual obligations determining how governments frame and implement domestic trade legislation and regulations
Exhange Rates / CurrenciesForeign Exchange Rates (Monthly) Federal Reserve Statistical Release The Federal Reserve Board provides monthly data on foreign exchange rates for 35 different nations. New data made available near the beginning of each month. Oanda's interactive site converts 164 currencies. Dates from January 1, 1990 to present. Yahoo! FinanceCurrency Converter Automotive Provides a handy conversion facility plus a graphical chart tracking fluctuations during the course of the current day.
Export / ImportThis official publication of the U.S. Department of Commerce, in cooperation with UNZ & Co., helps businesses develop an export strategy and market plan. Advice on technical considerations, like pricing and shipping, as well as legal considerations, is also provided. Export.gov brings together resources from across the U.S. Government to assist American businesses in planning their international sales strategies and succeed in today’s global marketplace. From market research and trade leads from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Commercial Service to export finance information from Export-Import Bank and the Small Business Administration to agricultural export assistance from USDA, Export.gov helps American exporters navigate the international sales process and avoid pitfalls such as non-payment and intellectual property misappropriation. Export.gov is one of the Presidential E-Government initiatives created to provide better customer service for businesses interacting with the Federal Government. The U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration manages Export.gov as a collaborative effort with the 19 Federal Agencies that offer export assistance programs and services. Overseas Private Investment Corp. The Overseas Private Investment Corporation's political risk insurance and loans help U.S. businesses of all sizes invest and compete in more than 140 emerging markets and developing nations worldwide. OPIC, a U.S. government agency, assists U.S. private investment overseas because it is in America's economic and strategic interest. U. S. Customs: Importing and Exporting U.S. Customs Department's page on importing and exporting. See also U.S. International Trade Commission's Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.
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