Colorado International Trade Office (ITO): (www.colorado.gov/trade) ITO provides export counseling services to Colorado companies that want to expand their sales into international markets. The ITO works with companies of all sizes and across a variety of industries and services. It also markets Colorado industries with strong export potential to international business and government organizations. To schedule an appointment please contact Stephanie Dybsky, Trade specialist at 303-892-3850 or: stephanie.dybsky@state.co.us
U.S. Small Business Administration(www.sba.gov/about-offices-content/1/2889) Small businesses interested in exporting now have a new online tool to help
them tap into the global marketplace to grow their business. Developed by the
U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Helping U.S. Businesses Export (www.export.gov) Six Steps to Begin Exporting, www.export.gov/begin, is the latest tool in the National Export Initiative toolbox to help entrepreneurs begin exporting. The six-step process begins with a self-assessment to help potential exporters gauge their readiness to successfully engage in international trade. The self- assessment is followed by sections on training and counseling programs; resources to create an export business plan; information on conducting market research; assistance for finding foreign buyers; and investigating financing for your small business exports, foreign investments or projects. Upon completing the self-assessment, businesses receive a score indicating their level of readiness. Based on the score, additional resources are identified fitting their specific needs, including SBA and its nationwide resource partners SCORE and Small Business Development Centers, as well as Commerce’s U.S. Export Assistance Centers, which provide individualized support. (http://www.export.gov/salesandmarketing/eg_main_018203.asp)
Small Business Administration Online Export Assistance (www.export.gov/begin) Federal website offers 6-step program for first-time exporters.
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