At some point in most careers one considers the idea of starting a business. Some people want to pursue a dream, some figure they can beat the boss at his or her own game, and for some people unemployment forces the issue. US Customs tells us most international traders are small businesses, and world trade continues to grow rapidly. Given the improvements in transportation and communication worldwide, inevitably now small business in USA has some international component...some more than others. Surely there is no safer investment for your time and money than self-employment. Surprisingly, for many who start their own businesses, making money is not always the prime motivator. Nonetheless, recent studies provide some remarkable information about self-employment: 80% of the millionaires in USA became so in their own career - 2/3rds are self-employed; the self-employed are four times more likely to be millionaires than others. It seems the most common career move in becoming rich is to become self-employed. This book now shows you how to build a business and takes you through the steps so you will know you can do it, and is structured so you may take positive steps after each chapter toward building your business. Surely you will finish the book before your business gets started, but by the time you finish the book, not only should you feel "ready to go", but actually be on your way. World trade is different from the domestic variety, and small is different from large business. Small Business International Trade has some specific challenges which this book illumines and solves. Starting a business is necessarily disruptive... but to what extent? Like the tennis pro who shows you how to get great improvement out of small changes, book assumes you can stand minimal disruption and risk. For those who desire to engage directly in world trade, and for those who are hired to do so, this book explains how small business trades worldwide.
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John Spiers has been developing trade worldwide since 1974. Self-employed since 1984, John shares his how-to in seminars highly rated by participants for content, experience, pace and humor. He shares over 25 years experience in international trade buying/selling, operations and computerization, market penetration, sourcing products, structuring finance and distribution plans.
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John Spiers has worked in Seattle and San Francisco with international trading companies since 1974, in virtually every position. Self-employed trading internationally since 1984, John shares what he has done in the past, what he has advised others to do successfully, and what he is doing now all in a seminar highly rated by participants for content, experience, pace and humor.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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Great praise for this book!!! If you are about to start a product-based business this is a MUST-HAVE. Mr. Spiers is an expert in his field, this is a hands-on manual for every step of the way.. to finding a concept ("compete on design"), where/how to source your product, importing logistics, pricing, marketing, sales, etc. He emphasizes solving a problem, and to be passionate about your product.
Two years ago I bought this book and have re-read it 30 times since. Mr. Spier's book (and online class) steered me away from some bad ideas to good ones and now my business is up and running, and growing. "How Small Business Trades Worldwide" is a phenomenal resource!
Two years ago I bought this book and have re-read it 30 times since. Mr. Spier's book (and online class) steered me away from some bad ideas to good ones and now my business is up and running, and growing. "How Small Business Trades Worldwide" is a phenomenal resource!
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This is without a doubt the best book out there on how to get your product ideas out in the market place. I've read this book twice and refer to it constantly and I swear every time I refer to it I learn something new. I have tons of books on bringing products to market but none of them offer the amount of wisdom that this book does. Although the title may sound complicated the book is essentially about how to find suppliers for your products and retailers to carry them with you acting as the importer. EXCELLENT BOOK! Also the author has a very helpful Yahoogroup set up for discussing the book topics. After reading the book you can even email the author directly and he is very good about answering questions. Best money I've ever spent!!!
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John Spiers has produced a top-notch product with this book! I am very wary of accepting advice from those who tell you "how-to-do-it." Most of the time, you end up getting "advice" from some phony who has never really done it, but instead has made all his money on the books and materials claiming he has! John Spiers really HAS done it, and he's done it for over 20 years. The beauty in this book is the simplicity in which he walks the prospective trader through the process, step-by-step, of starting an importing firm. Mr. Spiers also uses his gifts of wit and humor so the reader actually enjoys the learning process, from beginning to end. This book lays out a totally different plan as to how trade is actually carried out by the small firm compared to the rest of the books out there. He gives plenty of suggestions to avoid the traps encountered by countless other wanna-be traders, ensuring you don't become one of them. To echo other reviewers of this book, the recommendations given by John are useful to anyone starting any kind of business. If you're serious about starting a trading firm or even just thinking about it, your $20 will be well spent.
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great teacher, quality material
This book is written with perfection and great attention. Whats so great is that John Spiers (the author) is really kind, has an online course, and will answer your questions by... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Grant Wallace
The book that changed my life
John Spiers' How Small Business Trades Worldwide is the book that changed my life. As a scholar and teacher, I've spent most of my life reading books yet can count on just one hand... Read more
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How Small Business Trades Worldwide
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Published 7 months ago by Seymore
good read
I thought this was a well written book from someone who had been there and done that. I found it interesting and informative. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Jack L. Tofari
Very Old Information
This book is so out of date it is almost funny. But not quite. The author may be well intentioned, but if he wants to keep the public's respect, he should get this off the market... Read more
Published 13 months ago by pwili
Best book ever written about International Trade!
This book is the greatest, most complete book on world trade I have ever read. I have seriously spent the last ten years trying to get into international trade, and after only one... Read more
Published 13 months ago by P.Dietz
Outstanding book
I am a recent college graduate with a minor in business, which concentrated on small business (< 500 employees). Read more
Published 14 months ago by eluderemalignus
Five stars are not enough, learn successful trade under any...
I have been an entrepreneur and real estate investor all of my life. The real estate bubble hit me very hard and devastated not just my net worth but also all of my conceptions... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Flavio Moy
Obsolete Info.
This book is pre-TSA and does not deal with the risk now present from the drastic changes in our government workings. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Augustine Lehecka
Very good practical book
I love this book. The author wrote this book from his own experience and there are tons of practical advises for doing import export business. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Mizanur Rahman
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Your value as an importer at the small business level is to build markets in the United States for suppliers overseas, and your role in the United States is to bring innovative products to the market. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
small business importer, small business international trade, small business level, small business trades, warehouse value, housewares industry, likely suppliers, how small business, independent sales representatives, customs broker, glass candles, invoice value, best supplier Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Hong Kong, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Mod Act, Customs Service, Pet Rock, Neiman Marcus, Ralph Lauren, Wall Street Journal, Jobe Wiley, Calvin Klein, General Foods, Kong Shing Hong, Free On Board, Kwan Yuen, Maui Sailboards, Small Business Administration, Sun Products, Thomas Register, University of Washington New!
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Your value as an importer at the small business level is to build markets in the United States for suppliers overseas, and your role in the United States is to bring innovative products to the market. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
small business importer, small business international trade, small business level, small business trades, warehouse value, housewares industry, likely suppliers, how small business, independent sales representatives, customs broker, glass candles, invoice value, best supplier Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Hong Kong, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Mod Act, Customs Service, Pet Rock, Neiman Marcus, Ralph Lauren, Wall Street Journal, Jobe Wiley, Calvin Klein, General Foods, Kong Shing Hong, Free On Board, Kwan Yuen, Maui Sailboards, Small Business Administration, Sun Products, Thomas Register, University of Washington New!
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- Innovation and Entrepreneurship by Peter F. Drucker on page 289, and Back Matter
- Human Action: A Treatise on Economics by Ludwig von Mises in Back Matter
- Profitable Exporting: A Complete Guide to Marketing Your Products Abroad by John S. Gordon on page 290
- Rolls Royce: 75 Years Of Motori by Rh Value Publishing in Back Matter
- Europe Through the Back Door in Back Matter
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