Exporting: Markets At Risk.WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 13, 1998--The robust U.S. economy suggests that now is a good time for small businesses to begin establishing a customer base abroad. Unfortunately, developments such as the fraying of a free-trade coalition in Congress, the refusal to agree to "fast-track" negotiating authority for the president, and calls for trade sanctions Trade sanctions are trade penalties imposed by one or more countries on one or more other countries. Typically the sanctions take the form of import tariffs (duties), licensing schemes or other administrative hurdles. are putting these markets at risk, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. an article in the August issue of Nation's Business. More than 100,000 U.S. small businesses currently export, but this figure represents only about one-tenth of the small businesses with exportable products or services, according to Dun & Bradstreet. Because the good economy has boosted revenues, many companies now can afford to begin to develop markets overseas. But the disappearance of the bipartisan coalition has put trade policy "very much in flux," according to Rep. Jim Kolbe James Thomas "Jim" Kolbe (born May 28 1942) is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1985 to 2007. , R-Arizona. The article discusses the threats to trade and offers tips on how small businesses can begin to export successfully. The August issue also includes two articles on technology planning. "Counting Down To The Year 2000" helps small business owners understand the "millennium bug millennium bug: see Year 2000 problem. See Y2K Problem. millennium bug - Year 2000 " that may bite them if they have not taken steps to ensure that they and their suppliers are able to operate their computer systems in the year 2000. The article stresses that the "bug" not only affects mainframes and desktop PCs but microchips in elevators, burglar alarms, garage door openers A garage door opener is a motorized device that opens and closes garage doors. Most are controlled by switches on the garage wall, as well as by remote controls carried in the garage owner's cars. , time clocks, bar code readers See bar code scanner. and sprinkler systems. "Computer Systems According To Plan" offers tips on developing a technology blueprint. A recent survey by Yankelovich Partners, a market-research and consulting firm Noun 1. consulting firm - a firm of experts providing professional advice to an organization for a fee consulting company business firm, firm, house - the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments; "he worked for a based in Norwalk, Conn., showed that small businesses typically don't use technology effectively, making short-term decisions and considering it a cost rather than an investment. Small business owners who have integrated the acquisition of technology with business growth goals, however, have gained a competitive edge. Nation's Business, the small business adviser, covers major issues important to small companies as well as practical, how-to information on office-technology, business and personal finances, family and women-owned business, and managing resources. For more information, contact Randi Hicks Hicks , Edward 1780-1849. American painter of primitive works, notably The Peaceable Kingdom, of which nearly 100 versions exist. Rowe at 202-463-5680; Fax: 202-463-5636; e-mail: Ranhrowe@nbmag.com. To subscribe call 1-800-727-5869.
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