Don't Get Bogged Down By the Recession; Instead, Export

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Small businesses make up 97 percent of the country's exporters yet only 1 percent of the nation's small businesses export. This stat was cited by U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-La.,) last week to demonstrate that exporting offers an opportunity for small businesses to grow even as they are bogged down by the recession.
Landrieu also said, "exporting has become a practical solution for small businesses looking to survive and grow."
Read more about how the Small Business Administration has two key programs designed to help small businesses that export. Go here.