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.

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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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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

<p>The North Dakota Trade Office (NDTO) is a membership-based, private/public partnership that provides education, research, engagement, advocacy, and expertise so that North Dakota companies develop their export business.</p>

<p>NDTO is dedicated to expanding trade partnerships between North Dakota and the world and does so by facilitating business between North Dakota’s global companies and their clients through programs and services including Trade Missions, Reverse Trade Missions and the annual Big Iron Farm Show’s International Visitors Program. NDTO also provides educational tools for North Dakota companies and other international business professionals.</p>

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<h1>NDTO Programs and Resources</h1>

<p>The North Dakota Trade Office administers programs that aid both members and non-members. Grant programs, trade missions and reverse missions are open to the public and may have special restrictions, such as company size standards and product focus. The Export Assistant Program and NDTO Advocacy are members-only programs that are devised based on member need and input.</p>

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	<li>Trade Missions &amp; Reverse Missions</li>
	<li>Big Iron International Visitors Program</li>
	<li>Export Management Course</li>
	<li>Trade Talks</li>
	<li>Export Assistant Programs</li>
	<li>Networking Events</li>
	<li>Advocacy Programs</li>
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<h1>Membership</h1>

<p>North Dakota Trade Office membership is about providing the North Dakota community with expertise and resources to grow business through trade.&nbsp;Exporter members receive guidance and educational benefits to overcome the various obstacles that are encountered throughout the trade process, as well as financial incentives to enter and develop international markets. View below the list of member benefits or visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://ndto.com/exporter-benefits">website</a>.</p>

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	<li>Education</li>
	<li>Advocacy</li>
	<li>Market Research</li>
	<li>Trade Mission/Reverse Trade Mission Management</li>
	<li>Export Management</li>
	<li>Marketing Services</li>
	<li>Export Incentives</li>
</ul>

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<p>For more information about membership or to become an NDTO member, please contact Amanda Nordick, Communications &amp; Administrative Manager at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:amanda@ndto.com">amanda@ndto.com</a>.</p>

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<h1>STEP Program</h1>

<p><a href="https://ndto.com/step-nd-2019">STEP ND</a>&nbsp;is a financial reimbursement program designed to assist small North Dakota businesses in growing their international exports. STEP ND funds are provided by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), through its State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grant.&nbsp;If you have any questions about the STEP program please&nbsp;email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:stepnd@ndto.com">stepnd@ndto.com</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;call (701) 929-6702.</p>

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North Dakota Trade Office

The North Dakota Trade Office (NDTO) is a membership-based, private/public partnership that provides education, research, engagement, advocacy, and expertise so that North Dakota companies develop their export business.

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STEP ND is North Dakota’s exporter reimbursement program funded in part through a grant from the Small Business Administration’s State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) and administered through the North Dakota Trade Office (NDTO). The STEP ND grant program

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