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.

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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.

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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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<p>Investments in energy technologies create jobs and grow the national economy. From&nbsp;<a href="https://www.energy.gov/energy-economy/funding-financing">funding and financing</a>&nbsp;opportunities&nbsp;to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.energy.gov/osdbu/small-business-services/guidance-small-businesses-how-do-business-department-energy">helping small businesses work with the Energy Department</a>, the Department of Energy (DOE), is&nbsp;leading the charge to create more energy jobs by building partnerships across a variety of proven and next-era technologies.</p>

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<h1>Resources for Small Businesses</h1>

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	<li><strong>Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer program&nbsp;-</strong>&nbsp;The SBIR and STTR programs are U. S. Government programs, intended to help certain small businesses conduct R&amp;D. At DOE, funding takes the form of grants. Projects must have the potential for commercialization and meet specific DOE mission-specific R&amp;D needs.</li>
	<li><strong>Energy Department User Facilities&nbsp;-</strong>&nbsp;The Office of Science national scientific user facilities provide researchers with the most advanced tools of modern science, including accelerators, colliders, supercomputers, light sources and neutron sources, as well as facilities for studying the nano world, the environment, and the atmosphere.&nbsp;Learn more about DOE Office of Science user facilities&nbsp;<a href="https://sc.osti.gov/User-Facilities" title="Read more about here">here</a>.</li>
	<li><strong>Contract with the Energy Department&nbsp;-&nbsp;</strong>The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) encourages capable firms to consider doing business with the Department.&nbsp;Click <a href="https://www.energy.gov/osdbu/small-business-services/guidance-small-businesses-how-do-business-department-energy">here</a> for&nbsp;links and resources tailored to the type and experience level of your small business.</li>
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<p>The mission of the Energy Department&nbsp;is to ensure America’s security and&nbsp;prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through&nbsp;transformative science and technology solutions.</p>

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