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RETAP Export Assistance provides a mentor-guided pathway from training to tangible export action. 

RETAP will deliver customized export assistance to participants when they are ready to start or expand export activity. A RETAP mentor will assess clients’ needs and guide them to the organizations best able to help them. This could involve introductions to several different organizations, as none can alone meet all the identified needs.

The program will provide customized assistance services at no-cost to participants. Learn more below.

  • Export counseling from mentors, U.S. Export Assistance Centers (USEACs), Small Business Development Center (SBDCs), and Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE).
  • Computerized Export Readiness Assessment to gauge product exportability, company readiness to export, and steps needed to overcome any perceived weaknesses.
  • Manufacturing competitiveness assessment by a California Manufacturing Technology Consulting (CMTC) industry expert.
  • Advice and help to develop E-Commerce capabilities and globalized websites.
  • Statistics and market research to identify best markets – using WISER statistics and USDOC Market Identifier, Initial Market Check, Market Diversification Tool, and RAISE for rural-based participants.,
  • Tools for market entry planning -- Export Market Plan template, United States Department of Commerce (USDOC) Customized Market Research, SBDC product-specific research.
  • Programs to find reputable foreign partners -- USDOC Virtual Introduction, IPS/Gold Key Matchmaking, ICP.
  • Programs to market and promote in target markets – USDOC FUSE, Single Company Promotion, trade missions, trade shows.
  • Programs to finance and insure export sales -- export loans and guarantees from SBA, Exim. 
  • Help to respond to RFQs using appropriate Incoterms.
  • Help to identify and comply with U.S. and foreign regulations and documentary requirements. Help to apply for State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grants for eligible market development activities.
  • Referrals as needed to subject matter experts, international banks, freight forwarders, and attorneys.