"Ask-the-Expert" About Expanding Business Into the Global Marketplace - an Online Series of Articles Presented by the Amoskeag Business Incubator

Manchester, NH, January 07, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Curious about expanding business into foreign markets? The process of expanding beyond the domestic market can seem very intimidating and daunting for many small businesses.

To learn more about the process and issues that arise when expanding into foreign markets check out the January “Ask-the-Expert” online forum featuring expert Dawn Wivell, Director of The International Trade Resource Center of the NH Department of Resources and Economic Development. According to Wivell, “Enormous opportunities exist for U.S. exports in the developing markets, many of which represent the world’s fastest growing economies.” Wivell encourages businesses to consider exporting in 2011.

To read the “Ask-the-Expert” article and get your questions answered, visit www.abi-nh.com or www.unionleader.com, and click on “Ask-the-Expert”. You’ll receive a personal response via e-mail and all questions and answers will be posted to both Websites. This article will be posted throughout the month of January.

About Dawn Wivell: As the State International Trade Director, Dawn Wivell is the Director of the New Hampshire Office of International Commerce and of the New Hampshire International Trade Resource Center. She is responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring all state international trade related programs, strategies and activities. Ms. Wivell is also responsible for the management of the State's International Trade Resource Center, which opened in December of 1992. The Center houses OIC, the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S. Export‑Import Bank, the international training arm of Southern New Hampshire University, the Food Export USA program, and the New Hampshire International Trade Association.

Ms. Wivell is involved in numerous international-relation organizations including the Eastern Trade Council, the New Hampshire International Trade Association, and the Granite State District Export Council. She is also a past director of the Software Association of New Hampshire (SwANH), a member of the Advisory Council to the Graduate School of International Management of Southern New Hampshire University. Dawn was the recipient of the NHITA Excellence in Trade Award, the national Vision 2000 Award, the SBA’s New Hampshire Small Business International Trade Advocate of the Year Award, and is a NASBITE Certified Global Business Professional. Dawn attended California State University and Franklin Pierce College. She is fluent in Italian and competent in Spanish. To contact Dawn, call 603-271-8444, or email dwivell@dred.state.nh.us.

The “Ask-the-Expert” on-line forum features an array of specialists representing New Hampshire. Past topics have included: starting a small business; social media; international trade; tax management; government procurement; the venture capital process; patents, trademarks & copyrights; and disaster preparedness for business technology. All articles, along with the questions and responses, remain available for viewing at www.abi-nh.com.

About the Amoskeag Business Incubator (abi): The abi is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides professional office space and technical assistance to early stage companies creating a supportive entrepreneurial environment that stimulates the growth of businesses, ensures economic vitality for the community and encourages job creation. For more information, please contact the abi at 603-629-9511, visit www.abi-nh.com or e-mail info@abi-nh.com.

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