The Majority of the World's Commerce Lies Outside the USA

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Bill Seward, president of UPS U.S. International says, "The majority of the world’s commerce lies outside the United States, yet exporting remains a challenge for most small businesses."

And UPS is about to help small businesses make a go at exporting with their X-Port Challenge.  The nationwide competition allows qualifying start-ups, entrepreneurs and small businesses to compete for a $10,000  prize in international shipping credits with the company.

According to UPS, less than one percent of American companies export their products. Of that number, 58 percent of U.S companies export to only one country.

If you've got what it takes to export, then sign up for the Challenge.

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