NEWSLETTER - SMALL BUSINESS

Innovate Illinois 2007

Launched last year as a statewide business plan competition, Innovate Illinois will take on an exciting new look for 2007.

AES Direct: A Better Way To File Your SED

Companies may now be required to file this document electronically over the Automated Export System (AES) rather than filing an individual paper SED for each shipment.

COMPETING WITH MASS MERCHANDISERS

Mass merchandisers, particularly the discount general merchandisers such as KMart and Wal~Mart, have captured market share from smaller competing firms. It is possible for smaller firms to survive in such an environment, but substantial changes in operations are usually required.

Changes To Harmonized Tariff Schedule/Schedule B Classification System in 2007

Companies in International Trade need to be aware that the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS imports) and Schedule B (exports) are undergoing massive changes in 2007.

Search Engines Are Getting Friendlier

The major concept learned at a recent Search Engine Strategies Conference in Chicago is: search engines want good content ..... these search engines wanted to make it easier to work with webmasters.