The World Is Open For Business. Yours. Overview of the U.S. Commercial Service

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1 The World Is Open For Business. Yours. Overview of the U.S. Commercial Service

2 Internal Resources The BIG question..are you ready! Why do you want to export? Management s goals and support Capable and experienced team Technical and production capabilities

3 External Environment Market size and growth potential Economic and physical geography Know your competition Regulatory, Cultural & Technological issues Currency fluctuations Protected industries and sectors

4 Public Sources of Data Export.Gov Country Commercial Guides (CCGs) Industry Sector Analysis (ISAs) International Market Insights (IMIs) Best Markets Reports Trade Information Center (TIC) International Sales & Marketing International Finance International Logistics Licenses & Regulations Trade Data & Analysis USA-TRADE

5 Creating Prosperity Through Global Trade The U.S. Commercial Service is the trade promotion arm of the U.S. Department of Commerce s International Trade Administration. We are present in over 100 U.S. cities and in more than 80 countries helping U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Promote economic prosperity Enhance job creation Protect U.S. commercial interests abroad Deliver customized solutions tailored to your needs

6 Your Global Business Partner Our Trade Specialists and Commercial Officers will work with your company to help you start exporting or increase your sales to new global markets. We ll help you with: Promotion of your products/services at trade events Introductions to qualified buyers and distributors Provide counseling and advocacy through every step of the process Supply world class market research

7 Connect with Qualified Buyers at Trade Events International Buyer Program Catalog Exhibitions U.S. Pavilion We find the catalog exhibition shows are an economical way of getting our message out, which we feel is the secret to developing new business" Du-Co Ceramics Company, Saxonburg, PA

8 Leverage Our Products and Services to Succeed in International Markets International Partner Search (IPS)is a list of prescreened contacts interested in your product or service Gold Key Matching Service (GKS) provides 1-on-1 appointments with prescreened potential agents/distributors/sales representatives/government contacts/jv partners and more International Company Profile (ICP) delivers background information needed to evaluate an international firm Commercial News USA promotes products/services to over 400,000 international buyers in 145 countries

9 International Partner Search (IPS) A list of prescreened contacts interested in your product/service

10 Gold Key Matchmaking Service (GKMS) 1-on-1 appointments with prescreened potential contacts

11 International Company Profile (ICP) Delivers background information needed to evaluate an international firm

12 International Partner Search (IPS) Promotes U.S. products/services to over 400,000 international buyers

13 U.S. Commercial Service Fees

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15 Worldwide Offices

16 Japan Homepage

17 Make More Informed International Sales Decisions Through Market Research Market Research Library containing more than 100,000 country and industry-specific market reports, web sites, events, and trade directory listings. Country Commercial Guides, prepared annually by U.S. Embassy staff, contain information on the business and economic situation of foreign countries and the political climate as it affects U.S. business and foreign investments. Customized Market Research leverages our vast network of industry associations, government agencies, importers, distributors, end-users, and manufacturers to provide you with information that answers your specific international business questions.

18 Market Research Library continued STAT-USA is the U.S. government's premier subscription trade database, with statistics, abstracts, and other reports on a vast array of information related to international trade and business. USA Trade Online created by STAT-USA and the Foreign Trade Division of the U.S. Census Bureau Access current and cumulative U.S. export and import data for over 18,000 export commodities and 24,000 import commodities

19 Country Commercial Guide Prepared annually by U.S. Embassy staff, contain information on the business and economic situation of foreign countries and the political climate as it affects U.S. business and foreign investments.

20 Thank You Michael Rosales U.S. Commercial Service 615 E. Houston Street, Suite 207 San Antonio, Texas Tel: Fax: