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.

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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.

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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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Export Connect

The Wes Watkins Center for International Trade Development&nbsp;(CITD) strives to bring the knowledge, network and resources of Oklahoma State University&nbsp;to make Oklahoma more globally competitive,&nbsp;increasing trade and creating jobs&nbsp;to keep Oklahoma&nbsp;companies and students in the state to build their futures.

In addition, the&nbsp;CITD operates a fully accredited International Trade Center&nbsp;that is part of the Oklahoma Small Business Development Center (SBDC) network. It assists entrepreneurs and businesses navigating the international trade journey.&nbsp;

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We are&nbsp;focused on strengthening Oklahoma’s economic development by providing world-class export advisory services through our SBA accredited Small Business Development Center-International Trade Center.

We provide trade advisory and facilitation services in a variety of capacities and work with clients who have extensive experience in exporting as well as those who have yet to develop an international marketplace.&nbsp;We customize our export advisory services because your business needs are unique. Our broad portfolio of professional services address a wide variety of foreign trade challenges.

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	<li>Customs and export compliance review</li>
	<li>International strategy formulation</li>
	<li>Trade education and training</li>
	<li>Transactional analysis</li>
	<li>Export finance advice</li>
	<li>Free Trade Agreements</li>
	<li>Harmonized tariff classification review</li>
	<li>Global market research and intelligence</li>
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The Wes Watkins Center for International Trade Development (CITD) strives to bring the knowledge, network and resources of Oklahoma State University to make Oklahoma more globally competitive, increasing trade and creating jobs to keep Oklahoma companies

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