[header] How to start an export business [title] Gain an understanding of the export business. [step] In order to get started in exporting, you will need a thorough understanding of the industry and how the actual exportation process works. Research the export business by visiting federal government websites like the u.s. department of commerce and export america. 
If you already have an idea of which countries you want to export to, you can start learning by figuring out those countries' regulations, tariffs, and duties. [substeps] It helps to have an understanding of a foreign country or language to start with.