Success in export markets is crucial to the long-term growth of Irish business and the Irish economy.  Support for companies that are focused on rapid growth is a corporate priority for Enterprise Ireland.  Through our network of 33 offices worldwide, Enterprise Ireland works in partnership with Irish industry to develop its business internationally.

Ask U$ is an information suite that provides Advice, Strategy and practical Know-how on doing business in the U.S. market in the most compliant, effective and successful way possible. 

	Marketing and Business Development in the US	By Enterprise Ireland
	A Guide to Establishing or Acquiring a Business in the US	By Margaret Rowe, Rayner Rowe LLP
	Tax and Financial Considerations on Doing Business in the US	By Ernst and Young
	Immigration Considerations on Doing Business in the US	By Deirdre O'Brien of O'Brien and Associates
	People, Patents and Partners: Protecting and Developing your Company's Most Valuable Assets in the US	By Choate, Hall and Stewart
	The Power of Public Relations: Developing Awareness and Establishing Credibility for Your Business in the US	By Paul Keary of Financial Dynamics

Ask U$ provides a framework for Irish companies who wish to enter the U.S. market and is also an invaluable tool for companies already operating within the U.S., as it keeps them abreast of current issues facing their business.

The Ask U$ Guides provide information that is relevant to all companies, regardless of industry background, stage of development or market focus.  It is broken out into a series of easy-to-read Guides that address the key areas you need to consider from the outset, when doing business in the world's most powerful market.  Each individual Guide has been written by professionals in their field who have provided advice and insight in a concise and practical way. 

Ask U$ is an important resource for Irish companies because the U.S. is a key market for Irish industry.  By 2004, Irish companies had invested $21 billion (Euros17.36) in this market and recent Enterprise Ireland research shows that there are more than 300 Irish offices throughout the U.S. employing over 55,000 people.

Through its five U.S. offices and four incubation centers, Enterprise Ireland has supported hundreds of companies to access the market and grow their business.  Our staff has built considerable experience on doing business in the market and in recent years has augmented this with detailed sectoral knowledge on areas of best opportunity.

To learn more about the U.S. and to build your business in this land of opportunity, consider Enterprise Ireland as your strategic partner.  Email us now at

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