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.

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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

The Governor’s Business and Community Development Division pursues business expansion and relocation with the goal of developing job creation and export opportunities for Texas. Comprised of three areas, this division is made up of Business Development, Business Assistance,&nbsp;Economic Development Finance.

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	<li>Business Development -&nbsp;The Business Development team serves as the conduit to the business recruitment and project management process. This team identifies and develops both domestic and international investment leads and works with prospective companies who are considering locating or expanding in Texas. Business Development also serves as a vital contributor to the overall mission of the office by assisting in marketing efforts and initiatives in partnership with the Texas Economic Development Corporation.</li>
	<li>Business Assistance -&nbsp;Business Assistance serves domestic and international businesses of all sizes, interested in doing business in Texas. The team is responsible for strengthening the competitiveness of Texas’ industries by promoting&nbsp;<a href="https://gov.texas.gov/business/page/foreign-direct-investment">international business and trade</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://gov.texas.gov/business/page/small-business-programs">small business advocacy</a>, entrepreneurial support, as well as&nbsp;<a href="https://gov.texas.gov/business/page/target-industries">industry engagement</a>, and assisting with&nbsp;<a href="https://gov.texas.gov/business/page/business-permits-office">permitting, licensing and regulatory compliance</a>.</li>
	<li>Economic Development Finance -&nbsp;Economic Development Finance provides globally competitive, cost-effective financial tools to expanding businesses operating in the state and businesses relocating to Texas.&nbsp;<a href="https://gov.texas.gov/business/page/incentives">Programs</a>&nbsp;administered by this office include various grants, financing and tax refund programs which all promote economic development, job creation and capital investment. The office partners with local governments and other entities to deliver programs targeted at small businesses, communities and universities in the state, among other entities.</li>
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<h1>Small Business Assistance</h1>

The Governor’s Office of Small Business Assistance is committed to informing small- and medium-sized enterprises about state and federal incentives and programs. The team serves as a focal point in the state for start-ups, small businesses and Historically Underutilized Businesses. In both urban and rural communities, Texas is an epicenter for business growth and expansion.

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<h1>State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)</h1>

The Governor's Office partnered with the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), and the U.S. Department of Commerce to administer the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP), a matching grant program geared towards assisting small businesses in exporting, funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration.&nbsp;For more information about eligibility, and to apply, visit the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.texasagriculture.gov/STEP">TDA website</a>.

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Texas Economic Development

The Governor’s Business and Community Development Division pursues business expansion and relocation with the goal of developing job creation and export opportunities for Texas. Comprised of three areas, this division is made up of Business Development, B

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The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) received a State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration. TDA will administer the STEP program through partnerships that include the Office of the Governor’s Economic Devel

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