New York, New York

International trade professionals have a number of very helpful and information packed portals such as ELIS which they can tap into for information. As well as these portals, large public libraries may have business services which often provide useful information and assistance. A good example of a well-established service is the New York Public Library. It has a guide entitled: 'International Trade: a Resource Guide" which is downloadable from the site:

www.nypl.org/research/sibl/trade/tradeprint.html

It has a bias towards American sources but for a Southern Hemisphere exporter hoping to enter the North American market this could prove very helpful.