Exporter Readiness Program Exporter Readiness Program Brochure (pdf) What is the Exporter Readiness Program?
The purpose of this program is to arm Saskatchewan companies with the resources and tools that will enable them to build export capacity and knowledge. STEP’s goal is to help Saskatchewan companies take their products and services beyond the borders of Saskatchewan. This program will benefit any company with an exportable product/service and has the motivation/desire to develop the skills to sell into a foreign market.
What are the contents of the Exporter Readiness Program?
The program consists of a three part toolkit:
1) Internal Analysis
a. Your company fills out questionnaires and checklists to identify its strengths and weaknesses.
b. After reviewing your questionnaires and checklists STEP arranges a one on one meeting with your company to gain a further understanding of your business.
c. During your one on one meeting a STEP staff member will introduce the Export Plan workbook and highlight your relevant sections.
2) Customized Report including Action Plan
a. Based off the information collected in part one STEP will create a report for your company identifying key areas to build capacity or knowledge.
b. Your company will be given options for solution for each key area.
c. Your company will decide course of action.
3) STEP Support
a. STEP will always be available to provide assistance and guidance when your company encounters roadblocks, problems and other issues.
How will this program benefit my company?
1) The program is a free service
2) Access to qualified STEP professionals
3) Opportunity to meet new contacts
4) Opportunity to enhance your skill set
5) Comprehensive planning guide
Are the details of my company and interacts with STEP kept confidential?
Confidentiality of information is extremely important to STEP. All STEP staff members, when hired, must sign a confidentially agreement. All interactions between a business and STEP staff members are completely private.
What do our clients say?
'The guidance I have received from STEP has been impressive. The organization is a huge resource and offers useful services for companies by helping them transition from selling locally to globally.' Saskatchewan Manufacturing Firm.
'I would like to thank STEP and the Export Readiness Program staff for the help they provided me as I work toward starting my business. Their enthusiasm and help in determining my export readiness in addition to providing me with valuable contacts is very much appreciated. The team demonstrates a true interest and concern for the success of my business and they will be a valuable resource in building my business.' Saskatchewan Services Firm.
Do you need more information or want to get started?
For more information, please contact:
Laura Fahlman, Export Development Analyst
Telephone: (306) 787-4750
Cell: (306) 531-8147
lfahlman@sasktrade.sk.ca
or
Chris Yin, Export Development Analyst
Telephone: (306) 787-9687
Cell: (306) 531-8148
cyin@sasktrade.sk.ca
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