Welcome to the world of international business. This Web site is intended to register you for an international business plan.

The reasons for exporting can be as varied as the companies that choose to export. Some companies are pro-active and others are reactive, while others are countering seasonal demand, industry trends, or economic cycles. Regardless of your reasons for exporting, it is important to have a focus and a strategy for your export endeavors. The questions you are asked to answer are designed to help you determine that focus and assist you in the process of creating your export strategy. It is also important to recognize that any business plan should be considered a “living” document – it is a work in progress that evolves over time.

General Instructions

- Each step will ask you to answer multiple questions in an effort to organize your international business plan. Answer these questions to the best of your ability and contact the International Trade Resource Center for assistance at any time, (603) 271-8444.

- Save your work. You will be able to access your account online at any time. This will allow you to build this plan at your own pace and research topics that are unfamiliar to you.

- Do not use the BACK and NEXT buttons in your browser. Use the application PREVIOUS and NEXT buttons to move through this business plan tutorial.

- If there are any questions that you don’t understand skip ahead and save your work. This will give you the time to receive the information or assistance you need to more thoroughly complete the plan.