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Frequently Asked Questions
A. An eMembership Connection is an electronic membership, which provides small- to medium-size enterprises (SMEs) with international business tools, critical trade information, and industry services. eMembers are linked with a trade development organization through the World Trade Services’ portal.
Q. Who benefits from an eMembership Connection?
A. SMEs with little or no international trade experience are prepared to compete in the global marketplace by being armed with business tools, import/export data and how-to information on conducting international trade. Businesses currently engaged in international trade benefit by having access to online trading tools and discounts in one, aggregated and automatically updated location. All international businesses benefit from the expansive library of information and resources in their brick and mortar trade host and from the discounts extended by their Trading Partners.
Q. What are Trading Partners?
A. The Trading Partner resource network is a group of Fortune 1000 and local service provider companies that have partnered with World Trade Services to offer products and services to support SMEs in their international trade development.
Trading Partners include companies such as Sanwa Bank, regional World Trade Centers, World Trade magazine, InternetConnect and Royal & Sunalliance Global.
Q. What is the cost to become an eMember?
A. The cost for a customizable eMembership starts at $29.95 per month. This includes the free dial-up Internet connection, affiliation with Trading Partners, and access to a wide variety of business tools.
Q. How do I sign up for an eMembership Connection?
A. www.wtsportal.com directs potential eMembers through an online registration form. A toll free number is also available: 1-800-511-6166.
Q. How does eMembership Connection benefit trade development organizations such as a World Trade Center?
A. A World Trade Center will be provided capabilities to offer a branded presence on the eMember’s customized portal to attract them to participate in world trade venues. eMembership can be promoted by World Trade Centers as enhancements to the traditional association membership. Benefits, discounts and Internet access will be offered to traditional members at reduced rates and will assist in core membership retention. In addition, the trade organization receives on going commission on each eMembership generated.
A. World Trade Services’ portal is the only one to offer the international business industry a proactive, click-and-mortar marketing platform designed to bring the trade development organizations and the SMEs together in the International Business community.
World Trade Services’ online international business portal is the leader in portal technology, trade research, statistics, communication services, database access, and access to information and services related to international trade industry segments such as, finance, legal, insurance, transportation and logistics.
Q. What is the market potential for online B2B trade?
A. The rapid spread of technology and globalization has positioned SMEs for unprecedented growth in international trade. Less than 1.8% of the 25 million SMEs in the U.S. currently export their goods and services although 96% of the world’s population and 67% of the world’s purchasing power is located outside of U.S. Borders. With small business importers exceeding exporters by a ratio of 6 to 1, there is a huge potential for growth.
Q. What’s included in the monthly fee?
A. As an eMember, you receive over $100 per month in value-added savings, plus access to critical world trade services, contacts, and information that will help you grow your business.
- An integrated suite of trade development tools (see list).
- Recognized trading partners in the international business community, in sectors such as trade assistance, trade finance and banking, international risk underwriting, international business information and resources, and broadband Internet solutions.
- Critical trade resources, such as customs forms, customs federal regulations, trade agreement and customs rulings, and expert import and export guidance.
- An easy-to-use next-generation trade portal that puts the most complete aggregation of trade information available at your fingertips (see International Business Portal).
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- Free dial up access for your traveling executives ($21.95/month)
- Free DSL installation and discounted business service
- Totally free paging + 20% discount on your pager ($10)
- Free Import America modules on your start page ($39.95/month)
- Export America powered by Tradeport
- Customizable Start page incorporating all your trade information resources – the very first portal for the international business executive.
- Drag & Drop technology for quick and easy customization
- Comprehensive content for all your trading needs
- International Trade & Business Newsletter free ($300/year for non-members)
- Free merchant accounts ($195) plus major discounts on normal merchant fees
- Free subscription to World Trade Magazine ($19.95/year)
- Discounts on unified messaging / integrated communications
- Entry level membership in the World Trade Center Association
- 5 business e-mail addresses
- Personal start page
- Client Page customization
- News groups
- 24/7 tech support
- Disc resources
- Website development and hosting
- Merchant accounts
A. The trade portal is the most in-depth international content warehouse ever available, with information about importing, exporting, trade reports, contacts overseas, news, stocks, weather, HS Codes, tariffs, trade agreements, tutorials, advanced resources, shipping guides, and more. Drag-and-drop any module to your customizable start page and immediately access the information you need to help you grow your business.
The portal’s “Smart Desk” automatically places modules of strategic information on your desktop, and lets you change-out, move, or replace the modules with a simple drag-and-drop interface. It can also grab content from other websites you select and deliver it to your desktop.
A. eMembership is integrated with your regional World Trade Center or trade association. When you become an eMember, you automatically receive membership in your regional participating trade association, which is the focal point for hands-on assistance, trade development seminars, and networking events in your area.
Q. How will eMembership give me an advantage over my competitors?
A. In today’s marketplace, success is dependent on access to information and contacts. With eMembership you have ALL the information you need at your fingertips. You also have access to strategic partnerships, created to give you a competitive advantage.
A. Yes, you can register online using your current ISP. Go to www.wtcportal.com, to sign up now.
A. To learn more about the benefits of eMembership, call our Customer Service representative at
1-800-551-6166
