Over the years, EXIM Bank has fielded calls and questions from small businesses who don’t know whether they qualify for our services or not.  If you’re a small business that is looking to grow your sales abroad or expand to other markets based on foreign buyer interest, then get in touch with us as soon as possible.

At the beginning of every January, individuals come up with New Year’s resolutions, but often times, they find themselves not following through on their promises within the first few months. And for small businesses, a New Year’s resolution could mean hitting the “refresh” button and/or finding new opportunities to take their business to new heights; but often times, small businesses fail to follow through on their plans.

The Business Journals, a division of American City Business Journals, publisher of metropolitan business newsweeklies in the United States, recently published a report, “2017 Predictions: Growth Industries and Locations, Plus the Topics that Will Matter Most.” Here are highlights, including responses from 400 small and medium-sized business owners on opportunities, threats and changing demographics in the workplace.