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.

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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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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 California.

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Trade Promotion and Support

California’s Small Business Development Center (CA SBDC) Network is one of the state’s primary resource partners for small business development. Our 42 service centers and six administrative lead centers help

SoCal DEC

The District Export Council of Southern California (SoCal DEC) assists Southern California companies Export their products and services worldwide by mentoring and sponsoring export-related events and work

<p>Ray Bowman has been involved in the operational aspects of international trade and logistics for over 30 years. Currently, Ray Bowman is the Director for the Ventura and Santa Barbara Small Business Development Center, which provides business consultation services to over 500 businesses per year at no cost.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ray Bowman has held key management positions with some of the world’s largest freight and logistics companies and has been involved in consulting and teaching for over 14 years. He also serves as Program Chair for the District Export Council of Southern California by Appointment of the U.S. Secretary of Commerce.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ray Bowman conducts training courses for businesses through the Centers for International Trade Development (CITD), Small Business Development Centers (SBDC), The Alameda Corridor Jobs Training Coalition, Fashion Business Inc and the U.S. Department of Commerce. He also teaches courses in international logistics, trade finance, and import export for Santa Barbara City College and California Lutheran University. Ray Bowman is additionally the author of a book called Quick Start Guide, International Trade and a Certified Global Business Professional CGBP as well as a NASBITE Certified CGBP trainer. Ray Bowman has also published a number of journal articles as well as been a key note speaker on the subject of international trade and logistics.<br />
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<h1>Specialties</h1>

<ul>
	<li>International transportation logistics</li>
	<li>Trade finance</li>
	<li>Vendor compliance issues</li>
	<li>Import and export compliance management</li>
	<li>Overseas vendor and buyer issues</li>
</ul>

Ray Bowman - Director Small Business Development Center

Ray Bowman

Ray Bowman has been involved in the operational aspects of international trade and logistics for over 30 years. Currently, Ray Bowman is the Director for the Ventura and Santa Barbara Small Business Development Center, which provides business consultation

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