Import / Export and International
Business: Where Do I Start?
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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 Mesa Public 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.
Selected titles:
A Basic Guide to Exporting: the Official Government
Resource for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses.
US Dept. of Commerce.
MN 658.848 B292U 2009
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
Doing Business Internationally: The Guide to
Cross-Cultural Success.
Danielle Medina Walker, Thomas Walker, Joerg
Schmitz. MN 658.049 W151D 2003
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
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
Import/Export for Dummies.
John J. Capela. MN, RM, DR 658.84 C17E 2008
Importing into the United States. US Customs Service.
MN, MN 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, RM 658.848 AD19S 2008
Take Your Business Global: How to Develop
International Markets.
Gerhard W. Kautz.
MN 658.84 K169T 2004

A selection of titles that target international
business with specific countries. See library
catalog for more.
China
Doing Business in China for Dummies.
Robert Collins and Carson Block. MN, DR, RM 382.0951
C696D 2007
Doing Business in China: How to Profit in the
World’s Fastest Growing Market.
Ted Plafker. MN, RM 382.0951 P69D 2007; also
audiobook and e-book through Greater Phoenix Digital
Library
Doing Business in the New China: A Handbook and
Guide.
Birgit Zinzius. MN 330.951 Z67D 2004
India
Doing Business in 21st Century India: How
to Profit Today in Tomorrow’s Most Exciting Market.
Gunjan Bagla. MN, RM 338.88854 B146D 2008
Doing Business in India for Dummies.
MN, RM 382.0954 M314D 2007
Mexico/Latin America
Doing Business in the New Latin America: A Guide to
Cultures, Practices, and Opportunities.
Thomas H. Becker. MN, RM 330.98 B388D 2004
Doing Business In Mexico: A Practical Guide.
Gus Gordon. MN, RM 658.840972 G655D 2002
Other
Doing Business with the New Japan: Succeeding in
America’s Richest International Market.
James Day Hodgson, Yoshihiro Sano, John L. Graham.
MN 658.4052 H668D 2008
DuBai & Co.: Global Strategies for Doing Business in
the Gulf States.
Aamir A. Rehman. MN 658.049 R269D 2008 and ebook
through Greater Phoenix Digital Library

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
*DISCONTINUED BY PUBLISHER*
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 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
Terms, acronyms and abbreviations, international
dialing guide, maps/currencies of the world, guide
to ocean & airfreight containers, trade resources,
websites, service providers.
Online Resources and Library Databases
Global Road Warrior: The Ultimate Guide to the World
– Library Database – must use City of Mesa
library card and PIN to access remotely.
Designed for those engaged in international trade
and business travel. Provides comprehensive,
current information about countries world-wide.
STAT-USA- Government Database
Includes NTDB Global Trade Directory for identifying
international trade contacts, importers/exporters
searchable by product, company, region plus trade
opportunities, country information. Information
collected/produced by US Government.
* Free access through Federal Depository
Libraries. For use inside Main Library location. Ask
Librarian to log you in.
Business & Company Resource Center – Library
Database – must use City of Mesa library card
and PIN to access remotely.
Articles from business newspapers and journals as
well as information about companies and industries.
Business.gov Import/Export Page
http://www.business.gov/expand/import-export/
Official links to information from US Govt.
agencies.
US Customs and Border Protection
www.cbp.gov Click
“Trade” on menu bar for information about importing,
exporting, cargo security, trade programs, trade
publication reference publications, forms, and links
to other documents and trade agreements.
Export.gov - US Government Export Portal
http://export.gov/index.asp Resources from
across U.S. Government to assist American businesses
in planning international sales strategies.
Resources include market research, trade leads,
export finance information, agricultural export
assistance.
Export-Import Bank of the United States
http://www.exim.gov/index.cfm The official
export credit agency of the U. S. designed to assist
in financing the export of U.S. goods and services
to international markets.
International Trade Administration
http://www.trade.gov
Assistance and information for those
conducting trade, including access to export
counseling.
National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade
Barriers. Office of the US Trade Representative.
http://www.ustr.gov/about-us/press-office/reports-and-publications
(Select Year) Annual Outlines foreign barriers
affecting US export 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. Many other
reports/archives at site.
Europages.net European Business Directory
http://www.europages.net/ Europe’s leading small
and medium-sized companies.
Sector Pages
http://www.sectorpages.com/ Global business
yellow pages, searchable by company, product, or
service.
Strategis.ic.gc – Canada’s Business & Consumer Site
http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/engdoc/main.html
Candian company directories and statistics.
Superpages.com Global Directories
http://www.superpages.com/global Search yellow
and white page directories from around the world.
Thomas Global Register of Manufacturers
http://www.thomasglobal.com
Worldwide industrial directory

Language Learning
The library features many books, kits, and audio
CDs/cassettes for developing skills in a wide
variety of languages. These items are available
for check-out. Locate items by searching the exact
subject using the following example:
Chinese language – self-instruction
Local Organizations
Arizona Department of Commerce -
International Business
http://www.azcommerce.com/BusAsst/International/
Assists small and medium sized Arizona companies
with exporting. Also helps market Arizona to
foreign companies as an excellent location for their
U.S. expansion. Site includes many reports,
country/industry profiles, trends, and statistics.
Arizona Small Business Development Center
Network – Maricopa County
http://www.azsbdc.net/
Provides counseling and workshops to enable
businesses to start, grow, and prosper. In
partnership with the US Small Business
Administration. (480) 784-0590.
Greater Phoenix Score – East Valley Branch
http://evaz.scorechapter.org/ 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 partnership with the US
Small Business Administration. In Mesa. (480)
833-9020.
Revised 10/09 Sandra G. Rizzo, Business Librarian
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