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This book, Principles of International Trade: Import-Export, is intended for students studying international trade and for business people who want to engage in international trade. This book covers the basic concepts and procedures that are required for starting and completing international transactions. All businesses, regardless of whether they do only domestic business or not, are affected by international trade and business. Consumers encounter imported products at most retail stores, and domestic businesses are exposed to stiff foreign competition. As a consumer or as a businessperson, all of us need to understand international trade for our own benefits. The draft version of this book...
Small business is the heartbeat of the U.S. economy, the primary source of jobs, and the backbone of the nations well-being. In order to help the American economy recover from the recession, the country urgently needs to dramatically boost its rate of small business creation. This dissertation studied Lebanese small businesses in the United States, focusing on the factors associated with their success, in terms of sustainability and annual after-tax income, and the perception of their contribution to society and the economy. A quantitative analysis of data gathering from 62 survey participants revealed that the success of Lebanese-owned small businesses was attributed to their human resources, operational management, management attributes, economic health and government regulations, and owners personal traits. All these factors interacted to generate higher-dollar orders and helped businesses sustainability. In addition, this study might also help newcomers to the field seeking to develop their own business plans. Other factors pertaining to the success of Lebanese small business owners were also examined and discussed within the framework of minority and enclave theories.
"An absolutely brilliant book . . . One cannot understand America and its history without reading it." -- Merle Miller. Often described as "the forgotten war," the Korean War (1950-53) had a huge impact on Cold War history, and its consequences are far from over. This definitive, readable history is based on previously unavailable Freedom of Information Act documents and well illustrated with maps and photographs. New Preface by the author.