Importing FLA/SWF into another FLA

OK, I’m just starting to get my feet wet with this flash stuff. Before I drink the kool-ade, I would like to pose a problem I’m having to see if I’m exceeding my pay grade. I spent the day making a really neat (my opinion only) animated button that I want to use as a common component on a web site I am working on. The button is isolated in its own FLA and SWF file(s). The plan was to import the common button, add a text label, and position it appropriately on the page. Then move on to the next button or whatever. That’s the plan; now here’s the problem: I’m completely at a loss as to how to go about doing it. I’ve tried to follow a couple of tutorials, but, I keep getting lost. Do I have to get into a lot of A/S or am I totally missing something more basic. Any help at pointing me to, or putting me on the right path will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.