SBDC: From Local to Global: Validate Markets, Manage Risk, and Build Your Export Plan

This practical SBDC training helps small businesses move from curiosity to a clear export plan. You’ll learn how to assess export readiness, shortlist promising markets, and reduce common risks using proven SBDC resources—plus AI tools that speed up research, documentation prep, pricing scenarios, and buyer outreach. By the end, you’ll have a focused path forward: where to start, what to prepare, and how to execute with confidence. 5 key takeaways: A simple export readiness snapshot and “go/no-go” next steps. A prioritized 3–5 market shortlist based on demand, risk, and ease of entry. An AI-assisted compliance and documentation checklist you can verify with official sources. A pricing approach including landing cost thinking and Incoterms basics. Draft buyer outreach and localized messaging to start conversations with partners/customers abroad. Presenters: SBDC Export Team Members