Sen. Leahy's Guide to Doing Business on the Internet
Online Resources
There are many other resources on the Internet that can help your
business. Below, I have highlighted a number of the most useful web
resources. I have also provided links to various sites on the Internet
that offer online help in these areas. I hope you will find this
information useful as you do business on the web.
Exporting Vermont Products
The Internet has a wealth of information to help small businesses
promote their exports. For information on federal assistance on
international trade, I suggest looking at the
U.S. Business Advisor.
This site includes information on export markets, export financing and
overseas taxes as well as links to other helpful government sites.
The Vermont World Trade Office
has also established a web site to assist Vermont exporters and list
upcoming export conferences in Vermont.
In addition, the State of Vermont and the U.S. Agency for International
Development (USAID) has entered into a trade promotion agreement that
makes USAID’s Global Technology Network available to Vermont firms. The
Global Technology Network assists U.S. small businesses seeking access to
emerging overseas markets with trade leads, travel grants and other
resources. More information about the
Global Technology Network
is available on the Internet.
Selling to the Government
The State of Vermont has set up the
Vermont Business Assistance Network
to
provide an electronic listing of bid opportunities available through
Vermont-based federal, state and local governments. This site also gives
Vermonters access to the Federal Bid Distribution System.
Federal Regulations
Many federal government agencies have established web sites for
information and assistance with federal regulations. These sites generally
provide sample forms, instructions and common questions and answers.
Loans and Grants
My home page features a section on available
federal grant
opportunities.
Internet References
Here are some additional resources for learning more about putting your
business on the web:
Web Sites
Useful Resources On The Web, maintained by the Vermont Manufacturing
Extension Center
E-Commerce Related URLs, maintained by Gary Kessler Associates
United States Government Electronic Commerce Policy
Vermont Telecommunications Application Center
Books
The Complete E-Commerce Book: Design, Build & Maintain a Successful
Web-Based Business by Janie Reynolds and Roya Mafazali. Copyright
2000. Published by CMP Books.
Complete Idiot’s Guide to e-Commerce by Robert S. Smith, Mark
Speaker, Mark Thompson, Rob Smith. Copyright 2000. Published by QUE.
Smart Things To Know About E-Commerce by Mike Cunningham. Copyright
2000. Published by Capstone Ltd.
The E-Commerce Question and Answer Book: A Survival Guide For Business
Managers by Anita Rosen. Copyright 1999. Published by AMACOM.
Enterprise E-Commerce by Peter Fingar, Harsha Kumar and Tarun
Sharma. Copyright 2000. Published by Megan Kiffer Press.
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