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Kutztown SBDC: International Marketing

Foreign markets represent potential growth for U.S. companies. With trade barriers breaking down, these markets are more accessible than ever to small and medium-sized companies.

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International Trade Consulting

Your business can benefit from importing and exporting through increased sales and profits. Kutztown University's SBDC provides international trade consulting to ease your transition into the global marketplace. We'll help you:

  • Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses
  • Determine your export readiness
  • Develop an export marketing plan
  • Identify target markets and competitors
  • Decide how and where to sell your good and services
  • Find specific buyers or access assistance from Pennsylvania's overseas trade offices

SBDC Services

International Trade opens up a whole new world of opportunities, but also requires special expertise to succeed. There are many additional ways the SBDC can help prepare you:

  • Obtain global market research
  • Answer specific trade-related questions
  • Train staff for global marketing
  • Identify product codes for imports and exports
  • Negotiate with overseas prospects
  • Contact freight forwarders, attorney, bankers and translators
  • Mitigate cross border risks
  • Develop an international marketing plan
  • Identify solid potential customers
  • Access domestic and international trade shows
  • Fully utilize US and PA export assistance programs
  • Develop strategies for joint ventures and international partnerships

Click here to ask the Kutztown University SBDC a question

Harrisburg
Martin Brill
(717) 232-3475
brill@kutztown.edu

Client Success Story

Diane and Chris Keck, Thanx Hair Artistry

Diane and Chris Keck
Thanx Hair Artistry

Diane and Chris Keck opened Thanx Hair Artistry in May 2006, and haven’t looked back since. After a chance encounter with KU SBDC Director, Ernie Post, Diane, owner/operator, enlisted the tools she and her husband Chris needed to get Thanx off the ground. With help from the KU SBDC, Diane and Chris had access to business and financial planning, launching Thanx from dream to reality. Read More

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