Saskatchewan business produces high-quality goods and services that rival any in the world; and while expansion-minded firms often know there are international market opportunities, they can't always immediately identify them.

Navigating through national and international trade regulations, making the right connections and tapping into foreign networks are uncharted territory for many organizations. STEP's services are designed to help.

Identifying and securing markets

No matter what your level of experience in foreign trade, STEP has International Marketing services to help you strengthen your export targets. These include:

• identifying export market opportunities
• promoting member companies, their products and services
• representing members in export markets
• introducing members to buyers
• organizing trade missions
• providing marketing expertise
• accessing international financial institution (IFI) project opportunities

Exporter Assistance

Identifying and securing markets are only half the equation. Getting products to these markets is the other half and STEP can assist you with its Export Preparation services, which include:

• market intelligence and information
• guidance and advice on exporting
• guidance and advice on using export financing
• export training initiatives
• mentoring
• general overviews of target countries
• transportation and logistics support
• seminars and workshops on key export topics
• profile on STEP's website

Being a STEP member can help make a difference in your bottom line by increasing your profits. Your membership is an investment in export success, and STEP intends to provide value for your investment.

Your membership makes you part of an organization whose ultimate goal is to increase business.

For more information on the role of STEP's Trade Development Division, please click here.