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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Rhode Island Commerce is the official economic development organization for the State of Rhode Island. The mission of Rhode Island Commerce is to work with public, private and non-profit partners to create the conditions for businesses in all sectors to thrive and to improve the quality of life for our citizens by promoting the state's long-term economic health and prosperity.

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Rhode Island Commerce supports the expansion of in-state businesses, and helps out-of-state businesses find the locations and resources they need to flourish here. Of course, the perfect location is “perfect” only when a talented workforce, required permits, and proper incentives are in place.

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	<li>Find resources that could help their bottom line, like the Renewable Energy Fund or Enterprise Zones.</li>
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Our dedication to growing the Rhode Island economy means we’re focused on the success of all Rhode Island businesses — including yours, whether it’s been here for decades, or will be here in the future. We’ll work one-on-one with you to ensure that you have the tools, network, information, and resources you need to thrive.

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We work to empower small businesses in Rhode Island by offering business assistance, access to funding, red tape reduction, and other tools that enable growth. We do this by: &nbsp;

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	<li>Delivering professional services based on expertise and experience</li>
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Rhode Island Commerce Corporation

We're dedicated to creating opportunity for companies that have been here for generations or are just settling in. Rhode Island Commerce is the official economic development organization for the State of Rhode Island. The mission of Rhode Island Commerce

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From discovering new and promising markets to getting a first order delivered to a new customer thousands of miles away, there are hundreds of experts, organizations, and resources available to support the export journey of businesses in Rhode Island.

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Financing Partners

The State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) helps increase the number of small businesses that export and increases export value for those already doing so. This program is made possible by grants from the U.S. Small Business Administration

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