How to start an online import export directory

Alfonso Llanes, Master Degree in International Development

Written just now

There are many business directories for import and export companies circulating in most countries today. To start an online directory from square one would require an enormous amount of research and a good place to start would be:

http://www.fita.org/aboutfita.html

The Federation of International Trade Associations

“FITA, founded in 1984, fosters international trade by strengthening the role of local, regional, national and global associations that have an international mission. FITA provides resources, benefits and services to the international trade community and useful tools to help you do business globally.

The 450,000+ organizations that are linked to FITA through their membership in a FITA member association represent a broad cross-section of the international trade and business community: manufacturers, trading companies, contractors, freight forwarders, custom house brokers, airlines, shipping companies, port authorities, banks, insurance brokers and underwriters, associations and a wide range of service providers including telecommunications companies, law firms and consultants.”