Colorado businesses export about $8 billion of manufactured and agricultural products annually, and there are numerous resources and loans for business owners interested in – literally – expanding their horizons. Small business owners considering exporting can find a wealth of foreign market research – by country and sector – on the Internet. Locally, the Office [...]
Businesses that export increase their competitive advantage, create more jobs, pay higher wages and earn higher revenue. In Colorado, exporting supports about 89,000 jobs. During 2005, businesses exported to 193 foreign destinations, including Canada and Mexico, the state’s top two trading partners. However, according to the World Trade Organization, the volume of world trade will [...]
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