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International Trade

The Temple Small Business Development Center understands the dynamics of doing business in foreign countries. It is essential for small businesses to develop global partnerships in order to stay competitive in a shrinking domestic market.

The Temple SBDC has created the International Trade Program to specifically assist small businesses. The Program offers high quality consulting services and educational training seminars. The program focuses on helping small business owners and entrepreneurs in the Bucks, Montgomery, Philadelphia, and Delaware counties expand within the global marketplace. The International Trade Program also assists small business owners in exploring and maximizing worldwide business opportunities.

Export Consulting

An international trade specialist works with clients on a confidential, one on one basis to help them plan and implement their export strategies.

  • Assessing export readiness
  • Evaluating products or services for export potential
  • Identifying foreign market opportunities
  • Planning market entry strategies
  • Identifying sources of trade financing
  • Structuring payment arrangements
  • Identifying trade show events

Education

The International Trade Program provides information on international trade opportunities, issues, and exporting mechanics through introductory, intermediate and advanced level workshops. Examples include:

  • “Bringing the World to You”, a series of seminars informing clients about opportunities in varied foreign markets presented by Senior Commercial Officers from the US Department of Commerce
  • “Breaking Into the Trade Game”, a series of export basics workshops in cooperation with the Small Business Administration

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For more information on these services please call 215.204.7282 or fill out the online Business Inquiry Form.

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