EXPORT MARKETING PLAN APPLICATION

Applications are now being accepted for the Export Marketing Plan Services. The program is targeted to companies that are new to export. Interested businesses are required to submit a fully completed online application. The applicant must be willing to supply the Florida SBDC with current financial information and business history. Upon receipt of the application and verification of eligibility, the Florida SBDC Certified Business Analyst will contact you to schedule a consultation appointment.

*Company Name

*Address

*City

*State

*Zip

*County

Plant address same as above.
Plant *Address

*City

*State

*Zip

*County

*Phone		Fax
*Email
Website address

Chief International Officer (Name and title)

*Type of Business

Manufacturer Distributor Service

Other (please describe)

*Product/Service

*Are your products or services labeled
"Made in USA" or do they have at least 51 percent U.S. Content.
Yes No

• Review NAICS Codes at Small Business Size Standards by NAICS Industry to place below. • Review Schedule B 2014 at U.S. Census Bureau to find the Schedule B Commodity Code.
NAICS Codes	Schedule B

Total Revenues
*2012	$	*2013	$	*2014 (projected)	$

*Number of FT employees		*Number of years in business
*Is your company operating profitably, based on U.S. domestic operations? Yes No

New Countries Targeted & Existing Markets (please limit to 5 and state specific countries)

New Countries Targeted	Existing Markets (if already exporting)

*Relationship Desired
Agent	Distributor	Direct Sales	Joint Venture
License	Partner	Strategic Alliance
Overseas Subsidiary		Other (please describe)

*Is your product(s)/service(s) export ready? Yes No

*Does your company have or is your company preparing an international marketing plan with defined goals and strategies?
	Yes	No

*Does your company have a product or service that has been successfully sold in the domestic market?
	Yes	No

*Does your company have additional production capacity? Yes No

*Is your company's management committed to developing export markets and willing and able to dedicate staff, time and resources to the process?
	Yes	No

*Is your company commited to providing the same level of service given to your domestic customers?
	Yes	No

*Does your company have adequate knowledge in modifying product packing and ingredients to meet foreign import regulations and cultural preferences?
	Yes	No

*Does your company have adequate knowledge in shipping its product overseas, such as identifying and selecting international freight forwarders and freight costing?
	Yes	No

*Does your company have adequate knowledge of export payment mechanisms, such as developing and negotiating letters of credit?
	Yes	No

*Do you have an established export promotion budget? Yes No
if yes, how much? $

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