The NH Export Accelerator can help you explore and develop exporting
growth strategies.
The NH Export Accelerator merges educational sessions and one-on-one business and export advising to help you build your exporting strategy.
We offer the expertise of guest speakers and the combined resources of the U.S. Commercial Service (USCS), the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the State of NH’s Office of International Commerce (OIC), and the NH Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to help you grow your export sales and enhance your global success.
The NH Export Accelerator program is open to all NH companies that want to explore and develop exporting, however, it is geared toward companies that export or plan to export goods or services that are made in the United States (of U.S. origin or with at least 51% U.S. content). To be eligible for the STEP grant and other federal services, a company must export U.S. goods or services. For more information, review this guide to STEP qualifications.
The NH Export Accelerator Global Growth Series
Explore exporting growth strategies
Your company is doing some exporting, and you've discovered there are more systems and information that you need to learn!
Join us for the NH Export Accelerator Global Growth Advantage program to uplevel your exporting strategies. Attend four training sessions (one an in-person luncheon and three online), and access individualized SBDC business advising and OIC export coaching, and receive an Export Certification at an in-person graduation celebration.
Or, catch one or more of the sessions to fill in your knowledge gaps.
Thanks to SBA's STEP grant, there is no fee for this program. Each participating business may to bring up to two participants to the luncheon.
Register here for the in-person Harness the Power of Digital Marketing to Optimize Your Global eCommerce Luncheon!
January 30, 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green
1000 Elm Street, Manchester, NH
Session Two
Maximize Your Margins in Exporting through Finance & Logistics
Learn how to navigate finance and logistics to maximize your profit margins in exporting. Gain insights into optimizing supply chains and financial strategies for global expansion.
February 20, 12:00-1:30 pm
90-minute webinar
Session Three
Protecting Your Intellectual Property in International Markets
Explore the best practices and legal frameworks for protecting your intellectual property as you expand into international markets.
March 20, 12:00-1:30 pm
90-minute webinar
Graduation & Celebration
In-person, date/location TBD
Session Four
U.S. Export Controls
Understand the complexities of U.S. export controls and how to comply with regulations to safeguard your international business operations.
April 17, 12:00-1:30 pm
90-minute webinar
The NH Export Accelerator Going Global Cohort
Explore exporting growth strategies
As a participant in the NH Export Accelerator Cohort program you will attend five training sessions (one in person and four online), and access individualized SBDC business advising and OIC export coaching. You will walk away with a completed Export Plan, be prepared to apply for a STEP grant, and receive an Export Ready Business Certification at an in-person graduation celebration.
Thanks to SBA's STEP grant, we are able to keep the fee to $150 per business. Each participating business will be allowed to bring up to two participants.
Stay tuned for information on the Fall 2025 NH Export Accelerator cohort.
Click on the button to add your name to the waiting list for the next Accelerator cohort.
2024 Program Agenda - FYI
Session One
The World is Open for Your Business: Designing an
Export Strategy and International Marketing Plan
Presenter: Kyla Brustin, NH SBDC Export Certified Business Advisor
2-hour in-person session in Concord, NH
Session Two
Export Advice: Leveraging Federal and State
Resources and Pitfalls to Avoid
Presenter: Justin Oslowski, Director, NH U.S. Commercial Service
90-minute webinar
Session Three
International Methods of Exporting and Channel
Partner Options
Presenter: Alan Dillingham, International Trade Officer, OIC
90-minute webinar
Session Four
Finding Qualified Buyers and Avoiding
Financial Risk
Presenter: Tuesday Perkins, Lender Relations Specialist, U.S. SBA, NH District Office
90-minute webinar
Session Five
Preparing Your Product for Export and Engaging
the International Marketplace (Next Steps)
Presenter: Adam Boltik, International Trade Resource Manager, OIC
90-minute webinar
Session Six
Export Plan Presentations and
Graduation Celebration
In-person
Why export?
Small businesses may be in a strong position to expand into international markets. Diversifying your customer base can strengthen your bottom line, build resiliency, and enhance your competitiveness. According to the International Trade Administration, here are a few reasons to pursue export sales:
- Demand and Profitability. More than 95 percent of the world’s consumers are outside of the United States. Your competitors are increasing their global market share, and you can too, no matter what size your business is. On average, sales grow faster, more jobs are created, and employees earn more than in non-exporting firms.
- Access and Resources. Exporting is achievable, even for the smallest businesses, with the internet, improved logistics channels, free trade agreements, eCommerce, and the available export assistance through our federal and state resources team.
- Competitive Advantage. The United States is known worldwide for high quality, innovative goods and services, customer service, and sound business practices.
- Risk Mitigation. Most companies that export have an easier time riding out fluctuations in the U.S. economy, and are more likely to be resilient and stay in business.
Exports are an important and rapidly expanding part of New Hampshire’s economic prosperity. New Hampshire sells a variety of products to all corners of the world, exporting a total of more than $7 billion worth of goods in 2022. Overall, nearly 2,500 companies in New Hampshire export to overseas markets, with international trade supporting over 182,000 jobs in the state. US Global Leadership Coalition
