From identifying new markets to defining winning entry strategies, trade specialists from the public and private sectors can help clients build a sound export plan and offer trade advice and consultation.

Trade Consulting & Strategy

No matter if clients plan to sell on their own website, on marketplaces, to businesses or consumers, specialists in eCommerce can assist clients in areas ranging from eCommerce consulting to fraud prevention.

eCommerce

Web and digital marketing experts help clients pick the right channels, engage with promising new audiences, discover the right tools to do it and create a sound digital marketing strategy.

Web & Digital Marketing

Making the sale is only half the battle. Without the proper warehousing partners, the most knowledgeable freight forwarder, the most thorough customs broker, and the most reliable shipping partners, you can’t succeed. Meet all these experts here.

Shipping and Logistics

It is salient for clients looking to expand into new markets that they communicate in an effective manner throughout all markets they wish to be part of. From translation services to translation tools, you assist clients with their localization needs.

Localization

Without the right financing partners and the safety offered by proper insurance, exporting can be a risky adventure. Assist clients with your financing and insurance services and resources.

Financing & Insurance

From exporting basics to advanced topics, these professionals, service providers and training resources will help clients become a master of global trade.

Education and Training

From tax compliance to intellectual property protection, the experts within this category can help clients understand and navigate all the paperwork that comes with exporting.

Taxes, Legal, and Regulatory

Reaching new audiences can be an exciting and lucrative adventure when done right. Clients can get in touch with professionals who will help them create winning marketing strategies and campaigns in new markets around the world.

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These are organizations that support small and medium businesses in their internationalization journey. Programs and services are available to businesses within their own state.

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Export Connect

As the lead economic development agency for the State of Idaho, the mission of the Idaho Department of Commerce is to foster a business friendly environment to aid in job creation, support existing companies, strengthen communities and market Idaho to:

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	<li>Grow and expand the economy by supporting the expansion and retention of Idaho businesses and attraction of new businesses to the state.</li>
	<li>Cultivate the development of new businesses and job opportunities across targeted industry sectors.</li>
	<li>Expand Idaho’s tourism and recreation industries.</li>
	<li>Guide Idaho businesses in exports of goods and services to the world and encourage foreign investment in Idaho.</li>
	<li>Encourage communities to be prepared for business growth through infrastructure development and site readiness.</li>
	<li>Invest in development of new innovative research through public private partnerships.</li>
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<h1>I’m Ready to Go International</h1>

Ready to discover international markets? The Idaho Commerce International Business Team can help you identify prospects in international markets, analyze target markets, find financing to support this new aspect of your business, and match you with local resources who can provide export services. Use the links below for additional downloadable resources.

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	<li><a href="https://commerce.idaho.gov/content/uploads/2016/04/Exporting-at-a-Glance.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Determine</a>&nbsp;if exporting is right for your company.</li>
	<li><a href="https://commerce.idaho.gov/content/uploads/2018/03/How-To-Guide-for-Exporting_rev_Feb-23.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Examine</a>&nbsp;steps, strategies and processes for exporting.</li>
	<li><a href="https://commerce.idaho.gov/content/uploads/2016/04/Exporter-Documentation-Education.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Explore</a>&nbsp;common export documents and terms.</li>
	<li><a href="https://commerce.idaho.gov/content/uploads/2018/02/Idaho-Exporters-Resource-Guide_UPDATE_Feb26.pdf">Find</a>&nbsp;international bankers, lawyers, freight forwarders and other resources.</li>
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Idaho Commerce fosters this business-friendly climate by guiding and supporting Idaho-based companies. Our expertise can help you build the business you envision and chart a course for continued growth and success. Find out what we can do for you today.

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<h1>State Trade Expansion Program (STEP Grant)</h1>

STEP is funded in part through a grant with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and is administered by Idaho Commerce. The goals of STEP are to increase the number of small businesses that export, increase the value of exports and increase the number of small businesses exploring significant new trade opportunities.

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For more information about the STEP Grant, visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://commerce.idaho.gov/idaho-business/international-trade/step-grant">website</a>.

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As the lead economic development agency for the State of Idaho, the mission of the Idaho Department of Commerce is to foster a business friendly environment to aid in job creation, support existing companies, strengthen communities and market Idaho to:

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Grants & Subsidies

The State of Idaho has received a State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant of $600,000 for program years September 30, 2018 – September 29, 2020. STEP is funded in part through a grant with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and is administere

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