How to Use this Site
| BOOKMARK | NAVIGATION | SEARCHES | JOIN IMEX | QUESTIONS | PLAN YOUR STRATEGY |
| POSTING TRADE LEADS | QUALIFY THE PARTNERS | SITE OF THE WEEK |

Whether you are new or seasoned global entrepreneur, the IMEX Exchange, Inc. is a gold mine of resources, tips, and links to potential partners around the world. The following steps will help you navigate the site to get the most out of each section.

BOOKMARK this site. Add IMEX.COM to your favorites list. We are sure will you be back again and again as we are constantly adding new material and resources to provide you tools to help you grow your business.

NAVIGATION
The menu on the immediate left is set up to expand your options. Just click on the blue/green topic buttom and links to resources will expand open. Click on the topic button again, the button will collapse to a single button.

Click on "GLOBAL MARKETS" topic button will expand your choices. Each choice is linked to resources for your use.

Each topic button except ABOUT IMEX contain an overview document. Read this document to learn how the section may apply to your business.

Find IMEX Members

Find IMEX Members by name, product, packaging, country, or join IMEX by clicking on any of the buttons that appear at the top of the membership pages.

SEARCHES
Click on the | SEARCH | button located at the top of each page. IMEX's search page lets you:

• Search the entire IMEX site
• Search the entire Federation of International Trade Associations site. FITA is our sister association.
• Search only the Web Resources section of FITA
• If you prefer, use IMEX's site map
• You may find IMEX members:
  • by NAME
  • by PRODUCT
  • by WHERE they do business |

JOIN IMEX
The best way to find partners and customers is to join IMEX. Membership includes a subscription to the IMEX Report, a contact page and product catalog page with an autoemail form to make it easy for people to find you.

QUESTIONS
Direct all questions to imex@imex.com

PLAN YOUR STRATEGY
Think out the strategy and information you need and then work the topics buttons on IMEX to find that information.

Example #1 Exporting from the U.S
Suppose your business is in the U.S. and you want to export your product to a new country. Here is one strategy that might work:

1. First, check out the Global Markets listing for that country.
2. Next, check the government listing for countries to do business in and be sure you can sell your product in that country.
3. Next do your marketing by stat-usa, doc.gov, etc.
4. Find a distributor in that country
5. Get expert asssistance - useac
6. What country government help is available
7. Finance resources are located at resources/finance.html.
8. What forms and duties are required
9. Get advise on shipping and locating a logistics company

Example #2 Importing into the U.S
If you are looking to import your products into the U.S. you need to know:

1. Are they any duties or restrictions
2. Where to find a distributor
3. What U.S. government help is available

POSTING TRADE LEADS
Check out trades leads section of IMEX for hundreds of trade lead boards you can post.
Become a GOLD IMEX Member and post your catalog on IMEX.

QUALIFY THE PARTNERS YOU FIND ON THE WEB
Care must be taken to insure that the person at the other end of your deal is a legitimate business partner. IMEX Exchange, Inc. does not take responsibility for finding partners or for the deal. We are not in the trading business. We simply provide information and tools to help you locate potential partners. We do not vouch for them in any way. It is up to you to qualify those people and companies you find. Do your research.

• Start with credit rating companies such as Dunn and Brad Street. IMEX is developing a list of rating companies by country and will shortly add it to this site.
• Banks will help secure payment with Letters of Credit.
• Obtain references from your prospective partner and check those references.

Remember, just because someone has a fancy Web site does not mean they are a good credit risk. Do your due diligence before you commit your time and your companies money to the relationship.

SITE OF THE WEEK
Each week IMEX will award a site its prestigious Site of Week for Web Excellence Award. You will find it listed on our home page. To view past winners, go to Site of the Week.