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I need some help getting my export management business off the ground

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Eric Reed Los Angeles , CA

I recently started an export management company in Southern California and am looking for a personal mentor to help me with the process. I don't specialize in any one product but need a good mentor to help me navigate the industry

15 December 2012 7 replies Mentoring

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James "Jim" P. White Las Vegas , NV

Outstanding sir, as export movements in the manufactoring sector is up and Ports in California are leading the charge. Permit me to suggest looking into the NVOCC's in your area. Also consider the Propellar Club of the Port closes to you as means testing the net-working. Try to discover the the Maritime lawyers in your area and keep working your Custom House Broker academics. The US Custome's would be honored to network with a Vet as a large part of them are as well! Best wishes on your start-up sir. Jim White Las Vegas, Nv.

27 December 2012 Helpful answer

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Jeff babajani Glendale , CA

Hi Eric, with right connections most things are possible, Are you Linked-in ? I would be Glad to help

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Daniel Wurzbacher Beverly Hills , CA

I believe that makes you an Export Trading company not an Export Management company. I could be wrong.

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Eric Reed Los Angeles , CA

As an Export Management Company I am the middleman. I connect buyers to sellers, but do not take possession of the merchandise

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Patrick Feeney Methuen , MA

Eric, What angle are you going with when you say you want to help these companies grow? Are you looking to offer third party logistics services where you will warehouse, pick, pack and ship exports for these small/medium size businesses? Are you looking to become a broker and offer brokerage services to these companies?

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Eric Reed Los Angeles , CA

Unfortunately, I do not import...only export. Looking to help small, medium-sized, and disadvantaged companies grow

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Kevin Cajas Palos Park , IL

@ Eric, do you import? If so, how much would you charge by weight to import merchandise from Central America to Chicago Illinois?

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