{"id":3282,"date":"2008-03-26T15:29:00","date_gmt":"2008-03-26T13:29:00","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2008-03-26T15:29:00","modified_gmt":"2008-03-26T13:29:00","slug":"great-internet-tools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/internet\/3282-great-internet-tools.html","title":{"rendered":"Great Internet tools"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>THE Internet is a wonderful tool for anyone looking to do quick online research but if you don&rsquo;t know which websites to use, it can be a very time-consuming job.<\/p>\n<p>Last week I promised a list of websites that you should add to your favourites to help you to get online assistance fast. Here are some of my favourites:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>SA Customs tariff schedule (HS numbers &amp; duties):<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cargoinfo.co.za\/customs\/customstree.asp\">www.cargoinfo.co.za\/customs\/customstree.asp<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>International customs tariff schedules &ndash; great for finding out what duties clients would pay on imports:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cargoinfo.co.za\/custom_tariffs.asp\">www.cargoinfo.co.za\/custom_tariffs.asp<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>SARS exchange rates &ndash; gives a good overall idea of South African Rand (ZAR) exchange rates:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/commerce.sars.gov.za\/roe\/MultiDates.asp\">http:\/\/commerce.sars.gov.za\/roe\/MultiDates.asp<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>International Customs Bureau &ndash; international tariffs for 50 member countries:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bitd.org\/MemberStates.aspx\">www.bitd.org\/MemberStates.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Exchange Rate converter &ndash; to change ZAR to all other currencies, including history:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.x-rates.com\/d\/ZAR\/USD\/hist2007.html\">http:\/\/www.x-rates.com\/d\/ZAR\/USD\/hist2007.html<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Statistics South Africa &ndash; important South African socio-economic statistics:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.statssa.gov.za\/publications\/publicationsearch.asp\">http:\/\/www.statssa.gov.za\/publications\/publicationsearch.asp<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>SA Industry sector reports, cost of doing business in SA, export and small business incentives:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thedti.gov.za\/publications\/publications.htm\">http:\/\/www.thedti.gov.za\/publications\/publications.htm<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Alibaba International manufacturers&rsquo; directory &ndash; said to be world&rsquo;s largest listing buyers, sellers, products, trade shows and the like. Great for finding out who makes comparable products or new suppliers:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.alibaba.com\/\">http:\/\/www.alibaba.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Global Sources manufacturers&rsquo; directory &ndash; has verified buyers and sellers as well as products, trade shows and the like. Directory also offers industry specific publications:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.globalsources.com\/\">http:\/\/www.globalsources.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you are exporting and want your products showcased, you can register your products on the SA Sources page via the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC):<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ecdc.co.za\/contact\/index.asp\">http:\/\/www.ecdc.co.za\/contact\/index.asp<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>CIA world factbook &ndash; great site for country information and, yes, it is on the official CIA website:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cia.gov\/library\/publications\/the-world-factbook\/\">http:\/\/www.cia.gov\/library\/publications\/the-world-factbook\/<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Country profiles &ndash; general overview, recent history, international relations. Prepared by foreign office desk, UK;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fco.gov.uk\/servlet\/Front?pagename&gt;OpenMarket\/Xcelerate\/ShowPage&amp;c&gt;Page&amp;cid&gt;1007029394365\">http:\/\/www.fco.gov.uk\/servlet\/Front?pagename&gt;OpenMarket\/Xcelerate\/ShowPage&amp;c&gt;Page&amp;cid&gt;1007029394365<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Centre for promotion of imports from developing countries (CBI). Great site with market research studies, export market research and tutorials:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cbi.eu\/\">http:\/\/www.cbi.eu\/<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>List of SA embassies and consulates based abroad. A must-have when planning a foreign market visit. Contact the appropriate SA office for assistance and information:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dfa.gov.za\/foreign\/sa_abroad\/index.htm\">http:\/\/www.dfa.gov.za\/foreign\/sa_abroad\/index.htm<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Till next time, happy researching!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/vb\/showthread.php?t=111478\">Comments<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>THE Internet is a wonderful tool for quick research.  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