Minority Exporters: Characteristics and Strategies for New Business and Expansion

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• Personal Author:
  Freeman, Sharon T.
• Description:
  Provides an in-depth analysis of the export activities of Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs). It highlights the unique advantages MBEs possess, such as cultural affinities and multilingual skills, which make them twice as likely to export and more successful in global markets compared to their non-minority counterparts. Emphasizes the economic benefits of U.S. exports, which have reached record levels, contributing significantly to job creation and economic growth. Through case studies and data analysis, the report outlines the challenges MBEs face, such as access to credit and international market barriers, while also showcasing the strategies successful MBE exporters have employed to overcome these obstacles. The report concludes with recommendations for enhancing the export potential of MBEs, thereby contributing to the overall competitiveness of the U.S. economy.
• Content Notes:
  Introduction – Legal Review – Disparity Study Basics – Disparities and Marketplace Discrimination Exist – Anecdotal Analysis and Summary – Research Findings
• Pages in Document:
  52
• Format:
  PDF
• Document Type:
  Report
• License:
  https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/
• Language:
  eng
• Download URL:
  https://library.mbda.gov/view/mbda/10/mbda_10_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 1.66 MB]
• Collection(s):
  MBDA Research
• Main Document Checksum:
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