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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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Taxes, Legal, and Regulatory

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Export Connect

As the state’s lead economic development agency, the Kansas Department of Commerce strives to empower individuals, businesses and communities to achieve prosperity in Kansas. The department comprises a variety of programs and services that create jobs, attract new investment, provide workforce training, encourage community development and promote the state as a wonderful place to live, work and play.

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<h1>Global Market Development</h1>

The Kansas Department of Commerce's International Trade team assists Kansas companies with their global market development needs and exporting efforts through various programs and services. The mission of the international trade team is to provide individualized counseling and expertise to Kansas companies developing or expanding export markets.

Kansas is a great place to start and grow a business, or ramp up your exports. Kansas Commerce can assist businesses with expanding their presence and sales in foreign markets. Division staff provides the following export services to help with your international marketing activities:

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	<li>Assist in locating export financing packages that fit your company's needs.</li>
	<li>Coordinate with state, federal and foreign agencies in marketing promotions.</li>
	<li>Conduct export seminars to Counsel individual Kansas firms regarding international marketing.</li>
	<li>Distribute foreign trade leads to appropriate Kansas companies.</li>
	<li>Host foreign delegations to Provide export data and foreign market research.</li>
	<li>Recruit and assist company participation in international trade shows.</li>
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<h1>Global Insights &amp; Connections</h1>

As you work to grow your business, many things matter but who you know and what you know, are at the top of the list. The international trade professionals at the Kansas Department of Commerce provide you with both.

Our trade team offers a range of services to help your Kansas business better leverage international opportunities, such as:

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	<li>Customized export assistance -&nbsp;Take advantage of strategic export counseling, tailored to your company’s needs and objectives. Our team of international trade managers and international representatives work one-on-one with qualified Kansas companies to provide in-depth analysis and expertise that’s relevant to your international goals.</li>
	<li>International trade shows and missions -&nbsp;Participate in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansascommerce.gov/programs-services/export/programs/trade-missions-shows/">international export events</a>&nbsp;across the globe spanning a variety of industries.</li>
	<li>Research -&nbsp;Access research from unique databases to identify leads and evaluate potential markets.</li>
	<li>Trade opportunity alerts -&nbsp;Receive alerts about the Kansas export industry.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansascommerce.gov/sign-up/">Sign up</a>&nbsp;for Kansas’ international trade alerts to stay up-to-date about upcoming export opportunities.</li>
	<li>Partner resources -&nbsp;Benefit from the many collaborative relationships developed between the Kansas Department of Commerce and federal and regional partners.</li>
	<li>Trade e-newsletter -&nbsp;Stay up to date about trade-related news, announcements, business opportunities and upcoming events by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansascommerce.gov/sign-up">subscribing&nbsp;</a>to our international trade e-newsletter.</li>
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