Our Core Services
Export Readiness Analysis-Geared toward smaller companies who are new to exporting, this is our initial phase project that will determine whether your products and processes are ready for foreign markets. Learn more.
International Trade Counseling-We serve on an ongoing basis as your ‘export help-desk’: whether you have questions about a tariff code or need suggestions for a new freight forwarder, we assist you in getting the answers. Learn more.
Market Research & Strategy Development-In a market research project, we help identify export markets that hold the highest potential for your products, then provide you with an overview of the competitive landscape, your target customers, distribution channels and our strategic recommendations. Learn more.
Exporter Resource Assistance-A number of government and other programs exist to help exporters, both financially and practically. We
identify resources that will support your export business and connect you to them. In addition, we maintain a pool of service provider contacts who can help you with anything from shipping to labeling to product testing for foreign markets.
Our network includes:
-Illinois Office of Trade & Investment
-US Commercial Service
-Export-Import Bank
-Small Business Administration
-Illinois Dept of Agriculture/USDA
-Food Exporters Assoc. of the Midwest
-Service Providers: banks, freight forwarders, labeling/packaging experts, testing labs, attorneys, insurers…. Learn more.
International Trade Counseling-We serve on an ongoing basis as your ‘export help-desk’: whether you have questions about a tariff code or need suggestions for a new freight forwarder, we assist you in getting the answers. Learn more.
Market Research & Strategy Development-In a market research project, we help identify export markets that hold the highest potential for your products, then provide you with an overview of the competitive landscape, your target customers, distribution channels and our strategic recommendations. Learn more.
Exporter Resource Assistance-A number of government and other programs exist to help exporters, both financially and practically. We
identify resources that will support your export business and connect you to them. In addition, we maintain a pool of service provider contacts who can help you with anything from shipping to labeling to product testing for foreign markets.
Our network includes:
-Illinois Office of Trade & Investment
-US Commercial Service
-Export-Import Bank
-Small Business Administration
-Illinois Dept of Agriculture/USDA
-Food Exporters Assoc. of the Midwest
-Service Providers: banks, freight forwarders, labeling/packaging experts, testing labs, attorneys, insurers…. Learn more.
