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As part of the "Kesher Mahir" (Hotline) program, the Israel Export Institute is offering manufacturers a new service, the Visit Information Portfolio (VIP). The new program is designed for manufacturers who travel abroad for marketing and sales of their products. The VIP is meant to assist the businessperson in collecting background information on the foreign market, the industry, potential customers, competitors, and means of distribution. Other information provided in th

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