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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Export Connect

Connect with Small Business Administration resources and partners to get help exporting.&nbsp;Nearly 96 percent of consumers live outside the U.S., and two-thirds of the world’s purchasing power is in foreign countries. If you’re a small business owner, here’s how to work with the Small Business Administration for your trade needs. 
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<h1>Get Counseling and Training</h1>

It may be easier to expand your market than you think. Even small businesses can get into exporting with the help of mentors and modern technology.

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	<li>U.S. Export Assistance Centers (USEACs) -&nbsp;USEACs help you explore the process of exporting at centers across the country. Each one is staffed by professionals from public and private organizations with experience in export assistance for small- and medium-sized businesses.</li>
	<li>Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) -&nbsp;SBDCs are hosted by leading universities and state economic development agencies, and are partially funded through a partnership with SBA. Their advisors offer free business consulting and low-cost training services.</li>
	<li>International Trade Hotline -&nbsp;The SBA’s Office of International Trade can help any small business that faces barriers in accessing international markets. The office publicizes the small business benefits of U.S. trade agreements and helps protect the rights of small businesses under these agreements. Contact the toll-free trade hotline at 1-855-722-4877. 
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<h1>Find International Buyers</h1>

Many small business owners don’t realize foreign sales opportunities are well within reach. To reach them, all you need to do is take advantage of federal programs designed to build the bridge to new markets. 
 
<a href="https://v2.export-connect.org/en/organization/step">State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)</a> 
STEP provides financial awards to state and territory governments to help small businesses with export their products. STEP helps small businesses:

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	<li>Learn how to export.</li>
	<li>Participate in foreign trade missions and trade shows.</li>
	<li>Obtain services to support foreign market entry.</li>
	<li>Develop websites to attract foreign buyers.</li>
	<li>Design international marketing products or campaigns.</li>
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Most states receive STEP support. Find out if your state does, then contact your local office to see how they can help you export your products and services.

Export Goods to Increase Your Profits, Reduce Market Dependence, and Stabilize Seasonal Sales.

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

Connect with Small Business Administration resources and partners to get help exporting.

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) on Export Connect - Find Trade Experts and Resources

Connect with Small Business Administration resources and partners to get help exporting. Nearly 96 percent of consumers live outside the U.S., and two-thirds of the world’s purchasing power is in foreign countries. If you’re a small business owner, here’s

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Lender Match for Loan Financing

Government Resources

Lender Match is a free online referral tool that connects small businesses with participating SBA-approved lenders. First, answer a few questions about your business in as little as five minutes and receive

SCORE Mentoring Program

As a resource partner of the SBA, SCORE's network of volunteers and expert business mentors has helped more than 10 million entrepreneurs through mentoring, workshops and educational resources since 1964. The SCORE Association

Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)

About the Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)SBDCs are hosted by leading universities and state economic development agencies and are partially funded through a partnership with SBA. Their advisors offer free business consulting and low-cost trainin

State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)

Government Grants

Grants & Subsidies

STEP provides financial awards to state and territory governments to assist small businesses with export development. The mission of the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) is to increase the number of US s

U.S. Export Assistance Centers (USEACs)