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.

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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.

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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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The International Trade Center (ITC), powered by California Community Colleges, is a first-of-its-kind organization specifically designed to enhance the competitiveness of small and mid-size businesses through digital trade. Building on the 30-year histor

Patricia Melendez is a strategic international trade specialist with 15+ years of experience successfully executing export promotion programs, business development, market research, trainings and marketing to increase the business community’s international trade. She has global experience conducting business projects in the U.S. and throughout Latin America and Europe which increased SMBs’ international sales.

Patricia can help exporters in these core areas:

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	<li>Assist in the identification of international markets for your products.</li>
	<li>Identify digital tools and resources for your products in order to build an eCommerce export market plan.</li>
	<li>Assess current eCommerce marketing strategies and perform market opportunity.</li>
	<li>Give guidance to optimize SMBs’ eCommerce business to increase their cross-border sales.</li>
	<li>Provide professional Spanish content advise for companies with multilingual websites.</li>
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Patricia Melendez - Industry Expert at CITC

Patricia Melendez

Patricia Melendez is a strategic international trade specialist with 15+ years of experience successfully executing export promotion programs, business development, market research, trainings and marketing to increase the business community’s internationa

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