The document discusses the opportunities and challenges of international business exports. Exporting can increase sales volumes, profits, and job creation through business diversification and access to 95% of the world's consumers outside the US. However, challenges include lack of understanding of foreign markets, insufficient organizational support, underestimating markets and strategies, and not customizing for other cultures and languages. The document recommends identifying target export markets and developing market entry and export sales strategies as starting points. It also discusses distribution channels like direct sales, intermediaries, overseas staff/offices, and joint ventures. Finally, it provides a checklist for evaluating potential agent or distributor qualifications.