Exporting 101
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This document provides information and resources for businesses interested in exporting. It begins by presenting 2013 U.S. export statistics showing the large scale of exports and their importance in supporting jobs and communities. It then outlines an export readiness assessment and business plan as key first steps. The remainder details various San Diego-based resources for businesses to utilize, including the Center for International Trade Development, the San Diego Department of Commerce, trade financing programs, and information on accessing international markets, buyers, trade shows and more.
Exporting 101
- 1. Exporting 101 Information & Resources to Get You Started SBA, Are You Ready to Export? Wednesday, June 3, 2015 Escondido Chamber of Commerce
- 2. San Diego Export Statistics Exporting by the Numbers 2013 U.S. Exports: Totaled $2.28 trillion in goods and $687 billion in services Supported more than 16 million higher-paying U.S. jobs Strengthened companies and farms in fact, agricultural production from one in three acres of U.S. agricultural land is now exported Sent export revenue to local communities through restaurants, retail stores, etc. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
- 5. ROAD MAP: Export Readiness Assessment www.sandiegocitd.org
- 7. ROAD MAP: Export Business Plan
- 8. www.sba.gov
- 9. Creating an Export Business Plan Developing Your Marketing Plan Financing Your Export Venture Export.gov CITD On-line International Trade Training
- 10. Export.gov
- 12. Export EducationCITD On-line International Trade Training www.sandiegocitd.org
- 14. International References for Market Research
- 16. Center for International Trade Development
- 17. The International Buyer Program
- 18. Domestic & International Trade Shows
- 19. Trade Shows
- 20. San Diego Export Resources Center for International Trade Development (CITD) www.sandiegocitd.org
- 21. Services for NEW to export and currently exporting businesses Research and Information, Internet & Web Strategies, and Referral Services Through our extensive contacts we can assist you in finding the correct resources, agencies, services, and key information to help your business succeed internationally Training Free to low cost trainings are available to assist you with entry, expansion, and establishment into the international market Trade Shows, Trade Missions, and Special Events Counseling
- 22. CITD Border Export Program Connecting small to medium sized businesses with major international manufacturers in the Southern California/Baja California Region
- 23. San Diego Department of Commerce www.export.gov
- 24. California/Mexico Border Trade Office
- 26. San Diego & Imperial District Export Council
- 27. Metro Connect San Diego Regional Economic Development Center http://www.sandiegobusiness.org/ goglobalsandiego/metroconnect
- 28. Export-Import Bank of the United States An excellent resource for small businesses interested in entering foreign markets. Provides small businesses with export credit insurance, working capital loan agreements, and foreign buyer financing. Sandra Donzella Tel: (858) 467-7035 www.exim.gov Small Business Administration Offers Trade Finance Programs that assist small exporters obtaining loans to finance general export expenses, lines of credit to finance the cost of filling foreign purchase orders, lines of credit to export accounts receivables and export inventory, term loans to purchase equipment, and land (in the U.S.) to support export sales. Martin Selander (213) 894-8267 www.sba.gov Export Financing
- 29. iBiz247 Post your product in the international marketplace Connect with international buyers & service providers http://www.ibiz247.com/
- 31. District Export Council Calendar
- 34. Thank you! Victor Castillo, Director San Diego Center for International Trade Development (619) 482-6393 www.sandiegocitd.org