Leading Entrepreneurship

“Small exporters account for nearly 30 percent of total US exports, which are expected to approach $1 trillion this year.” (SBA, 2007)

“The number of small and midsize exporters is increasing. Their numbers jumped 228 percent between 1987 and 2002, twice the rate of large companies. There are now about 250,000 small exporters in the US.” (SBA, 2007)

“Nearly two-thirds of U.S. exporters sell products to just one overseas market.” (SBA, 2007)

“Exporting firms offer better opportunities for advancement, expand their annual total sales about 0.6 to 1.3 percent faster, and are nearly 8.5 percent less likely to go out of business. These gains are not dependent on any specific time period or export volume.” (SBA, 2008)