International Business & Export Resources
The Virginia SBDC has a team of consultants in the International Business Development (IBD) Program who specialize in helping small businesses reach new markets through exporting. Our Certified Global Business Professionals provide confidential counseling, training, and customized research to help companies mitigate risks, prioritize markets, identify financing, and grow export sales.
The IBD has regular training programs on a variety of trade-related issues, including preparation classes for the Certified Global Business Professional Exam.
Confidential counseling and guidance is available to help small businesses develop and grow export markets. Counseling focuses on:
Global business management
Global marketing
Supply chain management
Trade finance
The IBD also has a team of student researchers at George Mason University who can provide business owners with information on market conditions, regulations, and logistics.
Reach out to one of our advisors to get connected!