On any given day, millions of dollars worth of goods are traded on the
global market.
Sometimes the manufacturers and distributors of imported and exported
goods have established a system to deal directly with one another.
However, many manufacturers and distributors don't have the
resources, desire, or know-how to do it on their own. Instead, they
rely on the services of a middleman - an importer/exporter - to
make contacts, arrange deals, and deliver the products.
Starting an import/export business may seem daunting if for no other
reason than it necessitates operating in an unfamiliar business
environment. But for a business with relatively few startup costs, the
rewards of importing/exporting are definitely worth it.
Importers/exporters typically earn big bucks - 10% of every
transaction. With a little organization and perseverance, there is
nothing stopping you from turning a small start-up into a thriving
import/export company.
To be fair, importing/exporting involves an endless litany of details.
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