International Trade
Our Florida SBDC’s nationally recognized International Trade Services are designed to connect export-ready, new-to-market, new-to-export, businesses with International Trade Specialists who can personally deliver the tools, strategies, and expertise needed to help grow and succeed abroad.
One-on-One Consulting
International Trade Specialists provide one-on-one consulting to help you:
- Understand the basics of international trade
- Determine which licenses are required
- Compile market research
- Understand country requirements for products
- Prepare an Export Marketing Plan
Export Marketing Plan Services
REQUEST FOR EXPORT MARKETING PLAN
Assists qualified new-to-export manufacturers and service providers with overseas growth strategies through the development of customized Export Marketing Plans. Provided in partnership with Enterprise Florida and the U.S. Commercial Services, the Export Marketing Plan includes:
- a thorough readiness assessment
- industry and market analysis with target market recommendations
- a review of overseas trade opportunities
- and an action plan that may include trade mission participation.
The cost to prepare an Export Marketing Plan is $4,000. Qualifying companies are eligible for a $3,500 scholarship, making the cost to your company $500. To learn more about our Export Marketing Plan Services, download our Export Marketing Plan Flyer. Apply for our Export Marketing Plan Services.
Grant Opportunity Available for Eligible Businesses
The Florida SBDC Network recently received a grant from the SBA through the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) to assist small businesses with export development. Through awards to eligible businesses, the STEP program helps small businesses overcome obstacles to exporting by providing grants to cover costs associated with entering and expanding into international markets. Click here for more information, eligibility, and to apply.
Workshops and International Trade Certificate Program
Includes the Florida Export Series, International Trade Basics, and International Trade Certificate Program—one of a select number of NASBITE-accredited trade assistance programs in the world, and the only one in Florida. Contact us for more information.