Export readiness assessment

Exporting is part of your company's long-term expansion strategy

Your company has conducted market research of markets, competitors, products, and pricing to identify export market potential

Your company has a formal, documented export plan with clear objectives and strategies

Your company is committed to providing the same level of service to international customers as you do domestically

Your company has participated in a trade show or trade mission as a first step in exploring export opportunities

Management team is fully committed to developing export markets and are willing to invest staff, time, and resources in the process

Management team has previous experience of exporting and international partnerships

Management has experience of the target market

Your company has sought advice from international trade specialists or participated in export networks

How quickly do you expect to achieve export success

Your business has maintained long-term profitability and sustained positive cash flow - or perhaps even increased its market share

Your products or services offer significant competitive advantages over international alternatives in terms of price, features, or benefits

Your company has a high level of productivity compared to industry standards

Your company has sufficient production capacity to meet potential export demand

Your company has intellectual property protection (patents, trademarks, or copyrights) for the export products

Your company understands export controls, regulatory compliance, and foreign trade regulations

Your company has developed robust international logistics capabilities

Your company has sophisticated international financial management capabilities (risk management, payment methods, etc.)

Your company has developed a strategic approach to international pricing and market positioning

Your company demonstrates exceptional product adaptability for international markets