The Effect of Nontariff Trade Barriers on Corporate Strategy in High-Technology Sectors
Michael E. Oppenheimer
1985. 254p. Contract awarded in FY 1984 to The Futures Group, 76
Eastern Blvd., Glastonbury, CT 06033.
Nontariff trade barriers, such as government procurement, patents, and product standards, are an important restriction to trade. According to this study, many firms view them as a part of international business, though they do not receive adequate emphasis in negotiations.
NTIS order number:
PB81-213621
Price codes:
A06 (Paper)
A01 (Microfiche)
Enhancing Small Business Exports in Fragmented Industries
G. B. Charles
1981. 105p. Contract awarded in FY 1980 to Development Sciences,
Inc., P.O. Box 144, Sagamore, MA 02561.
This study examined the export experience of small businesses in three industries which are "fragmented"--that is, industries comprised in significant part of smaller and medium sized firms, not larger firms: the fresh groundfish, solar hardware manufacturing, and computer software industries. The study identified a number of approaches which government can take to enhance the capacity of small businesses to participate in American overseas trade.
NTIS order number:
PB81-166449
Price codes:
A04 (Paper)
A01 (Microfiche)
Identification of Incentives to Increase Exporting by Smaller Firms
Robert W. Pricer
1980. 52p. Contract awarded in FY 1979 to the University of
Wisconsin, 1 South Park Street, Madison, WI 52706.
Based on a survey of 533 manufacturing firms, this survey found 82 percent of small firms with fewer than 100 employees had moderate or no knowledge of the export trade process. The author outlines a number of steps that could be taken to stimulate increased small business exporting.
NTIS order number:
PB81-218356
Price codes:
A21(Paper)
A01 (Microfiche)
A Review of Export Opportunities for Small and Minority Businesses
Jacob R. Henderson
1981. 498p. Contract awarded in FY 1980 to Henderson International, 1711 U Street NW, Washington, DC 20009.
Based on a random sample of 450 small and minority-owned firms, this study examined how to increase small and minority export business. In addition, the study sought to determine if regional trading blocs in less developed countries could provide a viable vehicle for trade and technology transfer by small and minority-owned business.
NTIS order number:
PB89-178719
Price codes:
A05(Paper)
A01 (Microfiche)
RS number: 89
Small Business Exports of Manufactured Products, 1985
Jack G. Faucett
1988. 81p. Contract awarded in FY 1987 to Jack G. Faucett, 7300
Pearl Street Bethesda, MD 20814.
The Port Import Export Reporting System (PIERS) file and the SBA's Small Business Data Base were used to track small firm exports of manufactured products. After combining broke red shipments, small business export share approached domestic share. Among the leaders were leather, apparel, printing, and lumber.
NTIS order number:
PB92-168657
Price codes:
A04 (Paper)
A01 (Microfiche)
RS number: 125
State Export Promotion and Small Business
Charles Caldwell
1992. 75p. Contract awarded in FY 1990 to National Small
Business United, 1155 15th Street NW, Washington, DC
20005.
Case studies of export promotion programs in nine states were conducted to assess the common characteristics, assistance strategies, and relative effectiveness for small business of the programs. The states selected were California, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Nebraska, New York, Rhode Island, and Texas. They were selected to reflect a mix of programs, state size, and export activity. The study does not attempt to rank the export promotion success of the nine states.
NTIS order number:
PB81-115230
Price codes:
A09 (Paper)
A01 (Microfiche)
A Strategic Disadvantage Profile of the Stages of Development and the Stages of the Exporting Process: The Experience of the Small Business Exporters in Georgia
Georgia S. Vozikis
1979. 183p. Contract awarded in FY 1979 to the University of
Georgia, Athens, GA 30602.
This study is an empirical investigation into the internal business problems experienced by small firms at different stages of their overall development, as well as exporting problems encountered at different stages of the exporting process. It was based on the experiences of 32 small exporting firms that were clients of the University of Georgia's Small Business Development Center.
NTIS order number:
PB82-185224
Price codes:
A12 (Paper)
A01 (Microfiche)
Study of the Feasibility of Using Export Associations to Promote Increased Exporting by Small Businesses
Clark Chandler
1982. 274p. Contract awarded in FY 1980 to Economic
Consulting Services, 1320 19th Street NW, Washington, DC
20036.
Firm export activity is largely dependent on firm size. Using a
survey of firms and a theoretical model of small business export
assistance (SBEA) programs, this study found that small
manufacturers would benefit from the formation of SBEAs. Such
programs have the potential for greater financial capability
through their access to the pooled resources of their members.
The businesses surveyed in this study generally indicated that
they would actively consider participating in such an export
association.