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.

Marketing & Communications

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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Louisiana Economic Development (LED) is responsible for strengthening the state's business environment and creating a more vibrant Louisiana economy.

With dedicated and knowledgeable professionals committed to Louisiana's economic future, LED strives to help businesses find the resources they need to make relocation and expansion a successful, profitable endeavor. Our mission is to position Louisiana for greater economic success. We are aggressively pursuing the following&nbsp;integrated economic development strategies:

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	<li>Strategically improve state economic competitiveness</li>
	<li>Engage with local partners to enhance community competitiveness</li>
	<li>Forge partnerships to enhance regional economic development assets</li>
	<li>Expand and retain in-state businesses</li>
	<li>Execute a strong business recruitment program</li>
	<li>Cultivate small business, innovation and entrepreneurship</li>
	<li>Enhance workforce development solutions</li>
	<li>Promote Louisiana's robust business advantages</li>
	<li>Attract foreign direct investments and grow international trade</li>
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<h1>Small Business Programs &amp; Resources</h1>

From entrepreneurial startups to small business growth and expansion, Louisiana offers a comprehensive array of educational, managerial and financial programs that cultivate small business opportunities.

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	<li><a href="https://www.opportunitylouisiana.com/small-business/special-programs-for-small-business/bonding-assistance-program">Bonding Assistance Program</a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;Provides access to quality bid, payment and performance bonds at reasonable rates from surety companies when bonding capacity is needed on public or private jobs.</li>
	<li><a href="https://www.opportunitylouisiana.com/small-business/special-programs-for-small-business/ceo-roundtable">CEO Roundtables</a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;Peer groups that give executives the opportunity to discuss business practices and management strategies with other executives who deal with similar growth challenges.</li>
	<li><a href="https://www.opportunitylouisiana.com/small-business/special-programs-for-small-business/economic-gardening-initiative">Economic Gardening Initiative</a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;Provides customized core business strategies, market research, qualified sales leads and improved internet and technology tailored to your growing needs.</li>
	<li><a href="https://www.opportunitylouisiana.com/small-business/special-programs-for-small-business/small-and-emerging-business-development-program">Small and Emerging Business Development Program</a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;Provides for developmental assistance, including entrepreneurial training, marketing, computer skills, accounting, legal and industry-specific assistance.</li>
	<li><a href="https://www.opportunitylouisiana.com/business-incentives/small-business-loan-and-guaranty-program">Small Business Loan and Guaranty Program</a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;Provides loan guarantees to banks and other small business lenders in association with the SSBCI ranging from $5,000 to $1.5 million.</li>
	<li><a href="https://www.opportunitylouisiana.com/small-business/special-programs-for-small-business/step-grant">STEP Grant</a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;Provides financial awards to state and territory governments to assist small businesses with export development.</li>
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Louisiana Economic Development (LED) is responsible for strengthening the state's business environment and creating a more vibrant Louisiana economy.

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