Last Year U.S. Exports Topped $1 Trillion Dollars.
See Why Successful Businessman Roosevelt Roby is In Pursuit To Educate Americans on
the Importance of International Trade

Los Angeles, CA - In 1987, while most of America was enthralled with the Iran-Contra scandal that involved Former President Ronald Reagan and his staff, Entrepreneur Roosevelt Roby had his eyes set on changing the economy. With nothing more than an outline and the need for Americans to export products to countries overseas, Roby tackled this idea and started the World Business Exchange Network www.wbe.net. Today, his company is one of the largest on-line trade associations in the country. Certified by the United States Department of Commerce in concurrence with the United States Department of Justice, Roby has coached thousands of Americans on Export Trade. This self-made entrepreneur is in pursuit to educate Americans on why International trade is more lucrative now, more than ever before. Roby offers advice to anyone looking to get involved with trade.

Q:   What is the World Business Exchange Network?
A.   The World Business Exchange Network is an online trade association that specializes in educating the aspiring entrepreneur or small business owner on how to become successful export trade agents in the lucrative trade industry. WBE instantly puts individuals in touch with thousands of buyers and sellers from all over the world looking to buy American products.

Q:   What was the motivation behind you becoming involved in International Trade?
A.   Well, the biggest motivation for me getting involved with trade was to create economics that could assist us in our communities and to eliminate downsizing of businesses. After my wife and I started producing books and tapes on how to start-up various home based businesses, we were asked by the Christian Science Monitor to do a test market on their short-wave radio program to see if it had any commercial value or appeal. So we ran an ad that said “We can be your eyes and ears in America if you want to buy or sell a product or service, we can be your agent.” So, after the first 30 days we received over 9,000 letters from people all over the world looking to get involved with our program. I was amazed at the large response we received from people wanting to become involved in trade with the U.S.

Q:   Can anyone become an exporter, and if so, what are the requirements needed to start up an export business?
A:   Yes, anyone can do this with proper training and coaching. However, you need to have access to the Internet, and you must have some working knowledge on how to use the Internet. Our government loans millions and millions of dollars to American businesses looking to export products to countries overseas .to help maintain and help re-build their infrastructure.

Q:   What are some of the most sought after products on the International market?
A:   You will be surprised, over 5 billion people outside the U.S. want to purchase products from our country. Everything from facial tissue, tires, batteries, turbo chargers, footballs, basketball, and even candy. People in foreign countries want things we take for granted. Each day we get orders from the U.S. Department of Commerce, the American Embassies, and the United Nations from people requesting products. Most countries that receive aid the money is then ear marked to spend back here with American entrepreneurs. American products are in huge demand, and since we are the richest country in the world, people are naturally going to want our products. I’ve discovered that most foreign countries have money available to start doing business with American exporters, the problem very few of us know how to put together a trade transaction.

Q:   Does a person need a license, or have to put out any of their own money to make trade deals happen?
A:   No, all you need is access to the Internet. As far as money goes, no not really, overseas buyers already have American dollars in their bank accounts, readily available to spend back with American businesses.

Q:   How does the training that the World Business Exchange Network provide, influence the economies of people in the community other than the exporter?
A:   We have to keep in mind that our government is now easing up from a war. The government plans to spend over a trillion dollars in countries like Afghanistan and other war torn areas to help re-build their infrastructure to spend back with American businesses and entrepreneurs. This is where our communities can get involved. The training that we provide is for any and everyone looking to change a career path or start a business. I always encourage the small business owner or aspiring entrepreneur to pick up a local phone book, and find distributors and or wholesalers who have products that may be desired overseas. For example, a candy distributor in your area can start doing business with buyers overseas, and what that brings is economics to your community; it will help establish great relations with people overseas, and a better America. It all makes sense and it all works; it’s just a matter of having patience, understanding, and a commonsense approach towards working with other people.

Q:   WBE has received certifications from the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Department of Justice, what has been the overall response from your local government and the communities?
A:   The response has been great. My company is actually certified by the U.S. Department of Commerce, in concurrence with the United States Department of Justice, which gives me the right to exercise the practice of promoting U.S. exports and develop Export Trading Companies. There was an Act passed by congress called the Export Trade Act of 1982, that basically states that United States exporters are encouraged to facilitate the formation and operation of export trading companies, trade associations, and the expansion of export trade services worldwide. When I first started working with the late Former Secretary of Commerce Ron Brown, he helped make it a reality for me that trade is important in the community. This realization has helped open a window of opportunity for me to educate the American entrepreneur on the importance of trade.

Q:   I understand that your program has now reached the public sector, meaning high schools, what has been the overall response from both students and teachers?
A:   The response has been great. What I decided to do with my program was to teach students how to get involved with trade. The same information that WBE offers to adults we also offer the same information to high school kids. And since introducing my program to public schools, students test scores, and overall attendance rates have increased by as much as 44%. Having access to this technology has made it possible

Q:   It seems that starting an export business can change a person’s quality of life. Was that your initial goal with WBE?
A:   Absolutely, my goal is to help educate entrepreneurs, students, and small business owners on the importance of export trade. Trade is our future; this country was discovered on a trade mission. By teaching individuals and having access to this technology we now have the ability to reach millions of people around the world faster than lightening. It’s time for us to start thinking globally.

*Note - Roosevelt Roby is the Founder and CEO of the World Business Exchange Network a global trade association on the Internet. He has served as a consultant on various business matters for the United States Department of Commerce, late Mr. Ron Brown and serves as Chairperson of the Government and International Trade Subcommittee sponsored by the Mayor’s office of the city of Los Angeles. In Addition, he was awarded the Chairman’s Award for Entrepreneurial Excellence by the National Republican Congressional Committee, where he also served as a Delegate giving guidance on key business and trade issues. He is also a lecturer who encourages involvement in the world business community and educates on financial freedom through starting your own business. For his work in promoting international trade and education, Mr. Roby has been hailed by Presidents, members of Congress, business leaders and international trade professionals around the world. To find out more information about the World Business Exchange log on to their web-site at www.wbe.net or call 800-537-7347.