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

As South Carolina's leading economic development agency, the Department of Commerce works to recruit new businesses and help existing business grow. We believe every business, large or small, deserves every benefit it can get. That's why the South Carolina Department of Commerce (SC Commerce) works with statewide partners to develop services to help both&nbsp;local businesses and global enterprise industries be as successful as possible.

SC Commerce is not just committed to recruiting new business. We are here to provide services for any company's needs throughout its growth and development.

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<h1>Export Services</h1>

We build things in abundance here in South Carolina. Good things. That's why we have such a robust commitment to international market trade. Companies of all sizes work with SC Commerce to develop and grow export markets throughout the world. Our presence in five&nbsp;foreign countries allows us to build close relationships with the US Commercial Service. If your company exports to global markets or has plans to do so, you will find we are just right to help you realize the benefits of international trade.

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	<li>Export Training -&nbsp;Organizing trade-related training seminars on countries, export procedures and documention.</li>
	<li>Guidance -&nbsp;We help guide you&nbsp;on potential markets for your products and services.</li>
	<li>Trade Missions -&nbsp;Organizing international trade missions with companies for overseas sales meetings.</li>
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Do you want to expand your global reach? SC Commerce has an export development program that can help you do just that. Click&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sccommerce.com/sites/default/files/2019-04/step_application_2018-20_0.pdf">here</a>&nbsp;to find out more.

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South Carolina Department of Commerce

As South Carolina's leading economic development agency, the Department of Commerce works to recruit new businesses and help existing business grow. We believe every business, large or small, deserves every benefit it can get. That's why the South Carolin

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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 South Carolina.

State Trade Expansion Program

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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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