Assistance for Companies Seeking Global Success

Established in 1992, the International Trade Center provides one-on-one counseling service, electronic database linkages, coordination with federal and state agencies and a series of seminars designed to assist small businesses in expanding their markets internationally.

Why a Special International SBDC?

• Companies that successfully engage in international trade are the ones that will succeed in the future. Some advantages of international trade: globe
• Profit margins can be higher and you may have less competition when you enter international markets
• International trade offers you access to markets growing much faster than those in the United States
• Global markets help you diversify your options
• If sales are slow in the US, they may be booming in other countries

SBDC Services

• One-to-one counseling for start-up or existing businesses on low cost methods for entering new global markets
• Assistance in preparing a business plan for your international business
• Information on available financing options to fund global transactions
• Access to country or product specific market research or trade information
• Country Commercial Guides
• Assistance for Canadian companies seeking to locate US operations
• Coordination of international trade assistance with professional advisors and other resources