International Business and Technology Blog

IBT Online Continues Empowering American Businesses TO GO Global with Official Signing of US CS ITA Strategic Partnership

Posted by Susanna Hardy on Thu, Nov 30, 2023


IBT Online is thrilled to announce a significant milestone in our continued journey empowering American companies to grow their exports, sales, brands, and businesses internationally. Tuesday, November 21st, 2023, (just in time for Thanksgiving!) marked the official signing of our Strategic Partnership with the US Commercial Services International Trade Administration (US CS ITA). This collaboration represents a further pivotal step in our commitment to helping America’s exporters as they expand their global reach and thrive in international markets.

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A Playbook for Canadian Exporters

Posted by Ava Mitzi on Tue, May 16, 2023

Canadian companies that build a multinational presence through trade and diversification are more profitable, more stable and more resilient than companies that don’t. The access to talent and innovation they gain in building that footprint better positions them to compete in the future.

AT IBT Online we have partnered with the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service to provide information and support to Canadian exporters, enabling them to leverage the power of digital to grow their exports, sales, brand and business globally. 

Check out our Playbook for Canadian Exporters, and get in touch with IBT Online to discover how online business development tools will make the internet work for you 24/7, 365 days/year.

 

 

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North Carolina Governor's Export Service Provider Award for IBT Online - Media Release

Posted by Joelle Lazzarotto on Fri, Feb 11, 2022

February 9, 2022

IBT ONLINE LLC RECEIVES North Carolina Governor's Export Service Provider Award

IBT Online is proud to announce that we have been presented with the North Carolina Governor's Export Service Provider Award for 2021. 

In his addressing message during the award ceremony in Raleigh, NC, Governor Roy Cooper stated that The companies we honor today demonstrate the importance of international trade to our state’s economy and offer great examples of how businesses can grow through global commerce and IBT Online is proud to be part of this endeavor.

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President's "E" Award For IBT Online - Media Release

Posted by Joelle Lazzarotto on Fri, Nov 05, 2021

October 21, 2020 (update November 5, 2021)

IBT ONLINE LLC RECEIVES PRESIDENTIAL "E" AWARD FOR EXPORT SERVICE

The President’s “E” Award is the highest recognition any U.S. company can receive for making a significant contribution to the expansion of U.S. exports.

IBT Online is proud to announce that we were notified by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross that we have been awarded the President’s  “E” Award for Export Service.

In his congratulatory letter to IBT Online, Secretary Ross stated that “IBT Online has demonstrated a sustained commitment to export expansion."

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CALLING ALL FLORIDA EXPORTERS!

Posted by John Worthington on Wed, Nov 03, 2021

Reach new export customers and grow your business rapidly with Florida Online Global programs. The top 3 benefits are:

1) Attracting new international clients and growing your exports with global localized websites and international online marketing programs

2) Grow your Online Global exports, sales, brand and business success 

3) $8,000 in grants to invest in your business development 

How does that work for you?

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Getting Found Online by International Customers on the World Wide Web

Posted by Emma Pautler on Wed, Feb 10, 2021

Check out how Supercritical Fluid Technologies Revamped their Site and have seen Immediate Uptick in Web Traffic

We live in an online world. More and more business transactions are taking place online than ever before. Many internet users rely on Google or other leading search engines to help them find what they are looking for online.

Supercritical Fluid Technologies decided to focus on optimizing their website for their global audience so that more potential clients can find them overseas. This proved to be a savvy export strategy in 2020 when international business travel was not safe, and many international trade shows were canceled due to COVID-19.

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Calling all Michigan Exporters!

Posted by John Worthington on Wed, Nov 13, 2019

Reach new export customers and grow your business rapidly with Michigan Online Global programs. The top 3 benefits are:

1) attracting new international clients and growing your exports with global localized websites and international online marketing programs

2) grow your Online Global export, sales, brand and business success 

3) grants to invest in your business development ($6,000, $3,000 and $15,000).

How does that work for you?

Want to know more? Contact us here!

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Calling all North Carolinian Exporters!

Posted by John Worthington on Mon, Mar 11, 2019

The North Carolina Online Global programs is the fastest way to grow  your international business. The top 3 benefits are: 

1) attracting new international clients and growing your exports with global localized websites and international online marketing programs

2) grow your online global exports, sales, brand and business success

3) STEP grants ($3,000) to invest in your international business development.

How does that work for you?

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ASG Florida Online Global Export success

Posted by Susanna Hardy on Mon, Jan 07, 2019

The Florida Online Global (FOG) program has delivered for Avionics Support Group year on year export sales, business and brand growth. In 2017, ASG benefited from their first 2 online global websites in China and Mexico. Returns were rapid, proving a huge export success and ASG followed up with websites for Japan, Brazil, the UAE and Russia. Exports have grown by almost $5 million over this time frame.

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IBT ONLINE = Champion of Trade AWARD

Posted by Michael Hawksley on Thu, Dec 29, 2016

The State International Development Organizations, Inc. (SIDO) is the premiere U.S. organization dedicated to supporting state international trade agencies, whose mission statement states “SIDO provides state trade promotion professionals with a forum for collaboration and sharing best practices as well as advocates for states’ international trade development issues so that U.S. companies remain globally competitive”.

SIDO recognized IBT Online with the “Champion of Trade” Award for its successful Online Global program, working directly with small to medium-sized exporters, helping them grow their sales, brands and businesses globally. The award was presented to John Worthington, IBT Online CEO, by Manny Mencia, SIDO President, (Manny is also SVP International Trade and Development at Enterprise Florida, the public-private partnership between Florida’s business and government leaders and is the principal economic development organization for Florida) at the annual SIDO Best Practices and Training Forum in Williamsburg, Virginia.

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