Location Codes:
MN = Main Branch
DR = Dobson Ranch Branch
RM = Red Mountain Branch
REF = Reference, in-house use only reference material

Many businesses take their products or services worldwide or obtain products and services from countries outside of the United States. If you would like to learn the steps to international business, locate trading partners, brush up on the latest news in global trade, or learn how to negotiate and communicate better with persons of other cultures, review these materials available through City of Mesa Library. Most materials about import/export can be found in Dewey Decimal Call Number areas 658.848 and 658.72; international management materials can be found in 658.049; and international business protocol starts at 395.52.

Guidebooks for Getting Started

Selected titles:

A Basic Guide to Exporting. US Dept. of Commerce.
MN GOV DOC C 61.8:EX 7/3/ (1998) and MN 658.848 B292 (1996)
Online at http://www.unzco.com/basicguide/

Building an Import/Export Business. Kenneth D. Weiss.
MN, RM 658.848 W436B 2002

Doing Business in Emerging Markets: Entry and Negotiation Strategies. S. Tamer Cavusgil, Pervez N. Ghauri, Milind R. Agarwal. MN 658.049 C316D 2002

Dun & Bradstreet's Guide to Doing Business Around the World. Terri Morrison, Wayne A. Conaway, Joseph J. Douress. MN, RM 658.848 M834D 2001

Export/Import Procedures and Documentation. Thomas E. Johnson.
MN 658.848 J637E 2002

The Global Entrepreneur: Taking Your Business International. James F. Foley.
MN, 658.049 F699G 1999

Global Gold: Panning for Profits in Foreign Markets. Ruth Stanat.
MN 658.848 ST24G 1998

Guide to Export-Import Basics. International Chamber of Commerce.
MN, 382 G941G 2003

Importing into the United States. US Customs Service.
MN, MN REF, RM REF 658.72 IM7C 2002
MN GOV DOC MICRO T 17.17: 2002

International Logistics. Donald F. Wood, et. al.
MN 658.7 IN85W 2002

Mastering Import & Export Management. Thomas Cook, Rennie Alston, Kelly Raia.
MN 658.84 C773M 2004

Start Your Own Import/Export Business: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Success. Rob & Terry Adams.
MN, 658.848 AD19S 2003

Take Your Business Global: How to Develop International Markets. Gerhard W. Kautz.
MN, RM 658.84 K169T 2004

Specific Countries

The following is just a selection of titles that target international business with specific countries. See the library catalog for more titles.

Doing Business In Mexico: A Practical Guide. Gus Gordon. MN, RM 658.840972 G655D 2002

Inside Chinese Business: A Guide for Managers Worldwide. Ming Jer-Chen. MN 382.0951 C42I 2001

Reference Tools

Culturegrams, World Edition
MN REF, DR REF, RM REF 909.828 C899C (annual - multiple volumes)
Four-page cultural reports for each major country worldwide. Produced in partnership with Brigham Young University.

Exporter's Encyclopaedia & Fact File
MN REF 382.6025 EX75E (annual; Fact File provides semi-monthly updates)
Provides details and regulations for countries; Fact File provides updates. From Dun & Bradstreet.

Craighead's International Business, Travel, & Relocation Guide to Countries
MN REF 910.202 C844C (biennial - multiple volumes)
In-depth information about doing business, living, and working in countries most important to international business.

Dictionary of International Business Terms. John J. Capela.
MN REF, RM REF 382.03 C17D 2000
Definitions for approximately 5,000 international business trade terms.

Dictionary of International Trade: Handbook of the Global Trade Community. Edward G. Hinkelman.
MN REF 382.03 H592D 2000
In addition to terms, book features acronyms and abbreviations, international dialing guide, maps/currencies of the world, guide to ocean & airfreight containers, trade resources, websites, service providers.

National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers. Office of the US Trade Representative.
MN REF 382 N213N (Annual)
Outlines significant foreign barriers affecting US exports of goods and services, foreign direct investment by US persons, and protection of intellectual property rights. Organized by country. Good to check if planning to engage in international trade with a specific country.

Magazine

Journal of Commerce (begins January 2005, Periodicals at MN)
Weekly publication covering supply chain, trade, shipping, logistics, transportation, and news and opinion in international trade.

Databases

See our Articles & Information Databases on MesaLibrary.org for databases available at the City of Mesa Library. You must use your City of Mesa library card and PIN number to access these databases in the library or remotely.

You can view business and industry trade journals, business newspapers, and other publications using these databases. The databases have international coverage and include full-text articles and/or abstracts & citations.

Local Organizations

Arizona Department of Commerce - Arizona Business Connection
http://www.commerce.state.az.us/SmallBus/Default.asp
Information, services, advice for small business owners in every stage of development.

Home Based Business Council - Arizona Small Business Association
http://www.asba.com/
Serve unique needs of home-based business owners through education, networking, and support. Free for ASBA members. (602) 265-4563.

SCORE - Counselors to America's Small Business - East Valley Chapter
http://scoreaz.org/Default.aspx?alias=scoreaz.org/eastvalley
Current and former executives/mentors who offer free one-on-one counseling and free or low-cost seminars on basics of operating a business. In Mesa. (480) 833-9020.

11/04 Sandra G. Rizzo; Holdings checked 8/06