Most of the big companies in this country are not telling you their secrets. They don't tell you where and how cheaply they make their product, the product you want and buy. They sell you Rocky Mountain Collection of backpacks made in China! OK, it says Made in China on the label but they don't blast the info to you, they focus on the fact that what they sell is Boulder Rocky Mountains Design! You can even find Navaho jewelry made in India! Do you think it's much different than what you could find in Santa Fe on the plaza? You say that's sad, unethical, I agree, but that's what's happening! 

As I said, these companies are not telling you that their product is made in China or India but indeed it's on the tag! It must be there, it always had to be there because it's part of US Customs marking requirements! But today nobody is looking at that tag! We love those products, their design and the low prices!

May be even ten years ago people used to look at the label where the product was made. They insisted on buying American made! Remember those TV commercials? But it's not quite the issue any longer! Everyone loves to get these great looking products made to our taste and specifications and who cares and why even look where in the Third World it is really made! Remember the economic boom in late 90s? So much came to this country from China and Asia that we all bought this stuff at those great Third World prices and no one was looking were it was made or insisted on wanting to buy American made!!!

US government doesn't want to tell you much about importing because of the negative balance of payments! The US government dislikes importers because importing means the dollar is going out. Exporting means the dollar is coming in and we make money. Importing we spend money! But how come then all the American companies are doing it? You know why already. They make money off of you, the consumer, selling the product to you at what seems like a cheap price but they in fact make a higher mark up on what they manufacture overseas and sell here today than ever before when they used to manufacture it in this country! You can do the same! You should do the same! You must do the same, today, in this economy!

I have been importing for nearly 30 years. I have imported product from some 30 countries and at one time had more than 700 retail accounts throughout the United States. I know what sells and why. I know who is making money and why. I have taught these classes here in Denver, Colorado and elsewhere for 15 years. I have had hundreds if not thousands of students in my classes and many more who found my materials on the internet. Many of them had an idea of what they wanted to import but they had no clue how to go about it and what problems to expect. And I have had many students that had no idea what import export was all about and what to import, but they sensed that importing promised a viable business opportunity so they searched for information and that's how they found my site on the internet. Taking my classes or getting my materials they got a sound idea where to start!

	"Tomas is clearly an expert on the subject matter and can teach anyone how to make it work." Sharon Kratze

Globalization and the rise in shipping and air travel opened new opportunities in the import export business. You can export the product from one country and import it into the United States. But you can also import the product into another country, not into the United States alone (although that's what I focus on) - the whole world may be your marketplace! You can travel all over the world, buy product you like, import your purchases into the United States, sell them, write off your travel expenses on your tax return and travel in search of more product to buy. You can travel and see the world as well but if you prefer to do business from the comfort of your own home, you can run your own import export business as a home based business. You can start an import export business using your own money or you can work as an import export agent, putting buyers and sellers together, making money from all of them and remain an independent entrepreneur.

But there is more to import export, more to being involved with exporting from one country and importing into the United States or another country! Do you want to discover the business that in fact can turn into a lifestyle rather than a career or just a job? Do you want to see the world and make money at it?

	"Tomas is so knowledgeable that he makes import business sound like an adventure and at the same time he gives a real sense of the pitfalls of the business." Audrey Brennecke

If you've answered yes to any of the above and understand the entailed opportunities in import export business, then order one of my materials. 

My import export business CDs and publications are your comprehensive how-to import export business start-up resource and guide with tips and strategies for starting and operating your own successful small or home based business.

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If you are serious about making a head start in this business, order my most comprehensive how-to start an import export business course, titled Start an Import Export Business Importing from the Third World. It does not matter if you want to import from Indonesia or Germany, the mechanics of importing are the same but the biggest opportunities for making profit are on products imported from the Third World countries, no question about it! This is my most popular course and highly acclaimed class that I have been teaching at the Colorado Free University in Denver since 1988 (at CFU it is marketed under the title of How-to Start an import Business, Intensive Workshop, a 2-day class, and costs $179 for non members; here is a link as I teach this class at CFU in Denver, Colorado: How to Start an Import Export Business - Intensive Workshop.)

 

The following audio is a nine-hour recording of the class, recorded in the classroom. This is the key and most comprehensive course on this subject:

 

 

 

Windows Media Audio  Start an Import Export Business Importing from the Third World

Discover how to start an import business using your own and other people's money! Learn what to import and where to buy. Learn how the product's purchase price changes the way it can be sold for profit. Calculate your product landed cost. Learn how to find product suppliers overseas. Learn the mechanics of an import business: packing, shipping, documentation, methods of financing, US Customs entry process, and dealing with customhouse brokers and freight forwarders. Understand how to cost-analyze your import venture and calculate price to make a profit, find the best strategy for financing your deal, and avoid problems in shipping and customs clearance. Regardless of the level you want to become involved in importing, whether you want to import from Europe or the Third World, this course gives you an inside look into the business with emphasis on the problems and opportunities in importing from the Third World. No matter what product you plan on importing, whether you plan on importing ready-made goods or want to get involved in product design and development and then import it to the United States or any other country, learn the ins and outs of this business. How-to Start an Import Export Business course outline! 

 

Start an Import Export Business Importing from the Third World (9 hours) Price: Download: $99 or CD $149 (Shipping continental US only)

 

	"Very informative! I have been a licensed customs broker for 31 years at 4 ports, and I learned new information! Thanks! Lindy Miller

 

	"One of the best investments we ever made. Tomas was remarkably concise and free with his information that was extraordinarily valuable. This man knows what he is talking about..." Astrid and Gary Gardner

 

	"The course was packed full of information, tips, on the logistics of importing, revealing the instructor's vast knowledge and experience in the field." Susan Farish

 

	"Great, practical, interesting information that empowers you to begin your import interests immediately." Laura Munro

 

To get a quick overview of importing into the United States, click here!

 

	"Great overview of importing. Now I know what questions to ask myself about documentation, government regulations, etc." Michael Waugh

 

Importing into the United States or exporting from one country and importing into another is a process that will get your goods to destination. It doesn't matter what you want to do - import jewelry from India, silk from Thailand, furniture from Indonesia, baskets from Philippines, woolens from Bolivia, auto parts from Taiwan, textiles from Nigeria, or chocolate from Switzerland - eventually you will have to sell what you import and know what to do and how to go about starting some kind of a retail or wholesale operation of your own - here is a link as I teach this class at CFU in Denver, Colorado: How to Start a Gift Shop, Boutique and Decorative Accessories Store - Introduction to Retail

 

Windows Media Audio  Introduction to Retail Business

 

Even though Internet marketing is becoming a more popular way to sell products and services, traditional retail operations will not likely vanish anytime soon. If you intend to get involved in importing eventually you will have to sell your imports either wholesale or retail. If you decide on retailing your imports, you must know how to start a successful retail operation. Whether you want to start a retail business such as a gift shop, boutique, or decorative accessories store, you need to learn how to prepare your business plan, determine sales potential, attract customers, create image, what to do about pricing, customer service policies, advertising, stock control, stock turnover, and behind-the-scenes work. Discover how-to buy your inventory effectively, put your plan into dollars, and what to include in your lease. Learn how to determine the proper site for your store, how to do research into the traffic in that area - both vehicular and pedestrian - that will bring business into your store. Learn about the importance of a good location, and the pros and cons of different types of planned shopping centers. Whether you think of retailing products such as giftware, clothing and jewelry, or interior decorative accessories, this
introduction to starting a retail business provides sound guidelines to ensure your success. Introduction to Retailing outline!

 

Introduction to Retail Business (2.5 hours) Price: Download: $29 or CD $49 (Shipping continental US only)

 

	"This course is energetically presented and packed with useful information." Anita Brown

 

	"Much info in a short time from a truly experienced instructor." Roy Sinclair

 

	"Great overview on all major aspects of importing and helpful hints to avoid pitfalls." Heike Newman

 

As noted above, this is a two-part business - first you import your product and then you'll have to sell it - this course sheds light on starting a wholesale operation of your own - here is a link as I teach this class at CFU in Denver, Colorado: Start A Wholesale Business, Become a Rep - Introduction to Wholesale :

 

Windows Media Audio  Introduction to Wholesale Business

Manufacturers and wholesalers need reps to market their products to retail store operators and other resellers. You may want to start your own independent rep firm or get a job for a manufacturer as a sales rep, but you may also be interested in wholesaling products you create yourself or those you import. Whether you want to work for someone else or yourself, to succeed you must understand how wholesalers and retailers do business together. Learn how to setup and run your own wholesale operation, how to contract and deal with your own reps, how to do business at trade shows and how you make, or may not make, successful sales to prospective retailers. Whether you're a craftsman, direct importer or just think of becoming a wholesaler's or manufacturer's rep, this class is for you. Discover how to make money in wholesale! Introduction to Wholesale outline!

 

Introduction to Wholesale Business (2.5 hours) Price: Download: $29 or CD $49 (Shipping continental US only)

 

	"Exciting, fact-filled, and made sense. Deeply informative!" William Van Meter

 

	"Very interesting + stimulating evening. Thanks Tom!" Steve Bainbridge

 

	"Obviously he knows his business - extremely informative course." Elizabeth Ervin

 

Other Help:  Consulting, Buying, Product Development

I offer product buying services from countries that may be of interest to you to import a product from.   And I offer product development services, meaning I'll take your product idea to a typically Third World country, source the local prospective product manufacturers and suppliers, get samples for your approval, then upon your decision I oversee the manufacturing of your order, take care of quality control, packing and documentation and ship the order to you.      "Tomas has great personal experience in these countries that makes him a great source of getting what you need. He sure knows how to do business in a Third World, and how to deal with the people there. He definitely knows how to get things done." Don Rayburn

 

To get more information on my services, click here: Import Export Consulting-Buying-Product Development Services

 

	"I can tell Tomas has a profound amount of genuine experience and knowledge about import export and business in general. His classes are a wealth of info." Jeff Berry

 

	"Very knowledgeable through prolonged exposure to people in different cultures. The man knows where to go and find it at a great price. Saved me hassle and time!" Roy Burh

 

In summary:

 

If you want to successfully import merchandise from the West or the Third World, from any country, you must know how to avoid problems in shipping, documentation, and customs clearance. To become successful, you must learn to cost-analyze your import venture, find the best strategy for financing your deal, calculate prices to make a profit, and market your purchases effectively.

 

If you think about importing but don't know what it all entails, my business courses will introduce you to the fundamentals of an import export business and show you where to start.

 

Regardless of the level you want to become involved in importing, my courses will give you a complete understanding of the business. But there is more, another angle on doing business overseas - read on!

 

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