Trade Finance Tools for Small Business Exporters - Tips & Best Practices
In celebration of World Trade Month, the Export-Import Bank of the U.S. (EXIM) will be participating in the Export Week 2025 webinar series hosted by the U.S. Commercial Service during the month of May, including this trade finance webinar.
Learn what a U.S. exporter needs to know about financing their international business – tips and specialty financing tools that you can take advantage to help make your business more competitive in global markets. Learn about SBA’s State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) which supports small businesses with reimbursable grant funding for eligible export-related costs.
Are you an existing exporter that needs short-term export working capital financing or long-term financing to support the acquisition of fixed assets, permanent working capital, business acquisition? Learn what you need to know about EXIM and SBA’s respective export loan programs and which program is appropriate for your company’s specific financing needs.
Understand the importance of working capital for facilitating growth using the export working capital financing programs provided by EXIM and SBA. What is the difference between asset-based (ABL) and transaction-based financing? How to use financing to fulfill large purchase orders or contracts, including government contracts. How to issue standby letters of credit to support bid, performance or advance payment guaranties with reduced collateral requirements?