Trade Knowledge: Tools & Resources
Successful exporters know their markets inside and out. The Oklahoma Department of Commerce--through its Global Business Services division--offers a variety of free services, resources, and tools to keep you informed about specific markets, your competitors, potential partners and suppliers, major events, contract opportunities, and regulation. The following provides a quick look:
OKTrade Intelligence
This online, subscription-only market research tool gives you free Dun & Bradstreet information for about 200 countries, hundreds of companies worldwide, and every category of manufactured product. Quickly find information on competitors, suppliers, shippers, agents, and buyers. Subscribe today.
Market Research
Before venturing into new markets, companies such as JTI turn to Commerce for a detailed analysis of conditions that may affect business. Commerce offers this insight in two forms:
- Oklahoma-specific research reports that track the state's export activity.
- General research that includes trade stats and in-depth market surveys from domestic and international sources. You'll find toll-free numbers, websites, free downloads, free resource guides, and more.
CORE-Export Readiness
An interactive software tool known as CORE (Company Readiness to Export) that helps businesses determine the export capacity and readiness of their companies and products.
BidWatch Service
Through its BidWatch Service, Commerce monitors global business opportunities and lets you know when RFPs are issued, the basic project/equipment specifications, and how quickly you need to respond.
2008 Oklahoma Exports Overview
2008 Oklahoma Exports Overview
Useful Links:
Trade Finance Guide: A Quick Reference for U.S. Exporters
U.S. Census Bureau: Foreign Trade Statistics
USTDA: Opportunities for Oklahoma firms
U.S. International Trade Administration
U.S. Foreign & Commercial Service
Related Content:
Export Assistance - Step-by-step basics, training, and networking
International Trade Offices - Learn how Oklahoma's international trade offices and in-country contacts for Israel, China, Mexico, and Vietnam can help your business.
Trade Resource Directory - Freight forwarders, packing and crating services, trade consultants, customs brokers, and international attorneys and banks.
Trade Resource Directory
On-Demand Webinars - From the comfort of your office, watch free webinars on exporting to key markets such as China, India, Vietnam, and others.
Led by Oklahoma Secretary of Commerce and Tourism Natalie Shirley, the Oklahoma Department of Commerce is the primary economic development entity in the state. Our mission is to increase the quantity and quality of jobs in Oklahoma. We do that by attracting and growing businesses, building strong communities, encouraging the growth of knowledge-based industries, and ensuring an available, skilled workforce.
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