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ONLINE GLOBAL PROGRAMS

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MAKE THE INTERNET WORK FOR YOU GLOBALLY 24/7, 365 DAYS A YEAR! 

IN ANY AND ALL OF YOUR GLOBAL TARGET MARKET(S):

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HOW WILL THE Missouri ONLINE GLOBAL PROGRAMS BENEFIT YOU?

  • Be found, understood, and be easy to do business with
  • B2C client, consumer influence, opinion, leadership, and engagement
  • Grow traffic, increase engagement, and conversions
  • B2B business, go-direct, and/or partner recruit, on-board, and develop
  • Generate export leads, and build a sales pipeline
  • B2G government, institutional and agencies
  • Support and develop existing partners and clients
  • Fixed and reduced costs, access to trade and export grants
  • Ecommerce sales growth, leverage your own and connected platforms
  • Organized and effective collaboration, with Teamwork Project Management
  • Build brand awareness, credibility, and trust
  • Faster to market, and saving you time
  • Own, control, manage and measure, KPI’s, metrics, online reports and analytics
  • Sustainable and climate positive through carbon offsets and renewable energy credits

 



Client Testimonial Endovac Animal Health, Ashley Bauer, Marketing Coordinator

Client Testimonial Marsh Shipping Supply Company, Mike Strope, Vice-President of Sales and Marketing

Client Testimonial AMSOIL Inc. Amber Repensky, Senior International Marketing Specialist

Client Testimonial Advanced Superabrasives, Jonathan Szucs, President and Founder


WORKING TOGETHER WITH THE MISSOURI INTERNATIONAL TRADE & INVESTMENT OFFICE (ITI) TO HELP YOU GROW YOUR EXPORTS GLOBALLY

IBT Online works with THE MISSOURI INTERNATIONAL TRADE & INVESTMENT OFFICE (ITI) to deliver the Missouri Online Global Programs to help Missouri companies grow their exports, sales, brand and business. For full details and downloadables of the Missouri Online Global Programs, please see below.

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Eligible Missouri companies may utilize one of the below cost reimbursement programs to offset costs associated with website optimization. For additional information or questions contact ITI grant specialist Kay Johannpeter.

The Global Market Access Program (G-MAP) is a cost-sharing program that helps Missouri small businesses participate in international trade shows, missions, and events to get their products in front of a global audience. G-MAP may reimburse 50%, up to $6,000, of the cost of the Online Global Programs.

The MO STEP=UP Grant is the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) State Trade and Export US Small Business Administration brand logoPromotion (STEP) Grant Program, which provides grants to States to carry out export programs that assist eligible small business concerns. The aim of the STEP Program is to increase the number of small businesses that are exporting and increase the value of exports for those small businesses that are currently exporting. The MO STEP=UP Grant may reimburse up to $6,000.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT MISSOURI EXPORT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS CONTACT YOUR INTERNATIONAL TRADE MANAGER


  • Missouri's Regional Export Network Map
  • Natascha Lord, Managing Director
  • NORTH
  • CENTRAL
  • ST. LOUIS
  • KANSAS CITY
  • SOUTHWEST
  • SOUTHEAST

Missouri's Regional Export Network Map

Missouri Regional Export Network Map

Natascha Lord, Managing Director

Natascha Lord

Managing Director

A photo of Natascha Lord, Missouri International Trade Specialist – The Americas

Office: 573-522-6524
Mobile: 573-645-8219
Email: natascha.lord@ded.mo.gov

Natascha joined the Missouri Department of Economic Development in 2018.  Throughout her time at DED, she has served in a number of roles, including Trade Manager for the Americas’ region, as well as Coordinator for the Jefferson City Office. 

Natascha currently serves as the Managing Director for the International Trade & Investment Office overseeing the daily operations of the global office network in Brazil, Canada, Cote d'Ivoire, China, Europe, India, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New York, South Korea and the UAE.  Along with the team, Natascha enjoys assisting Missouri companies to export their products and services overseas.  

NORTH

Krista Hinrichs - International Trade Manger - Asia

A photo of Krista Hinrichs, Missouri International Trade Manager – Asia

Office: 573-751-5098
Mobile: 573-291-2773
Email: krista.hinrichs@ded.mo.gov

Krista Hinrichs first started with the Missouri Department of Economic Development in 2006. As part of the Missouri International Trade & Investment Office, she is the Trade Manager for Asia and specifically coordinates the state’s efforts with Missouri’s foreign offices in Korea, China, Japan, Malaysia, India, and works closely with the Missouri Department of Agriculture’s foreign office in Taiwan. She is responsible for the Northern and the greater Kansas City regions working with businesses, communities and partners in international trade.

CENTRAL

Natascha Lord

Central Region

A photo of Natascha Lord, Missouri International Trade Specialist – The Americas

Office: 573-522-6524
Mobile: 573-645-8219
Email: natascha.lord@ded.mo.gov

Natascha joined the Missouri Department of Economic Development in 2018.  Throughout her time at DED, she has served in a number of roles, including Trade Manager for the Americas’ region, as well as Coordinator for the Jefferson City Office. 

Natascha currently serves as the Managing Director for the International Trade & Investment Office overseeing the daily operations of the global office network in Brazil, Canada, Cote d'Ivoire, China, Europe, India, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New York, South Korea and the UAE.  Along with the team, Natascha enjoys assisting Missouri companies to export their products and services overseas.  

ST. LOUIS

Keegan Evans
International Trade Specialist – Europe, Middle East, and West Africa

A portrait photo of Keegan Evans International Trade Specialist – Europe, Middle East, and West Africa

Office: 573-526-4537
Mobile: 573-694-0626
Email: keegan.evans@ded.mo.gov

Keegan Evans first started with the Missouri Department of Economic Development in 2021. As part of the Missouri International Trade & Investment Office, he is the Trade Specialist for Europe, Middle East, and West Africa. He specifically coordinates the state’s efforts with Missouri’s foreign offices in the United Kingdom, Germany, Israel, the UAE, and the Ivory Coast. He is responsible for the greater St. Louis region.

KANSAS CITY

Krista Hinrichs
International Trade Manager – Asia

A photo of Krista Hinrichs, Missouri International Trade Manager – Asia

Office: 573-751-5098
Mobile: 573-291-2773
Email: krista.hinrichs@ded.mo.gov

Krista Hinrichs first started with the Missouri Department of Economic Development in 2006.  As part of the Missouri International Trade & Investment Office, she is Trade Manager for Asia and specifically coordinates the state’s efforts with Missouri’s foreign offices in Seoul, Republic of Korea; Shanghai, China; Tokyo, Japan and works closely with the Missouri Department of Agriculture’s foreign office in Taipei, Taiwan.  She is responsible for the greater Kansas City region working with businesses, communities and partners in international trade. 

SOUTHWEST

Stefan Herron
International Trade Specialist – Mexico, Canada, and Brazil

A photo of Stefan Herron, Missouri International Trade Specialist – Mexico, Canada, and Brazil

Office: 573-751-6728
Mobile: 573-694-2147
Email: stefan.herron@ded.mo.gov

Stefan Herron first started with the Missouri Department of Economic Development in 2021. As part of the Missouri International Trade & Investment Office, he is the Trade Specialist for Canada, Mexico, and Brazil. He is responsible for the greater South West and South East regions.

SOUTHEAST

Stefan Herron
International Trade Specialist – Mexico, Canada, and Brazil

A photo of Stefan Herron, Missouri International Trade Specialist – Mexico, Canada, and Brazil

Office: 573-526-4967
Mobile: 573-694-0626
Email: stefan.herron@ded.mo.gov

Stefan Herron first started with the Missouri Department of Economic Development in 2021. As part of the Missouri International Trade & Investment Office, he is the Trade Specialist for Canada, Mexico, and Brazil. He is responsible for the greater South West and South East regions.

WHAT ARE THE Missouri ONLINE GLOBAL PROGRAMS TO GROW YOUR EXPORTS, SALES, BRAND AND BUSINESS?


International Business Development Website(s) Programs

All International Business Development Website Programs include:

  • Best-practice, optimally localized business development websites, designed with an international focus, so your company will be found, be understood, and be easy to do business with in your target markets

  • Customer-centric websites, and future extensions, which you will own, will be built and managed for you

  • Teamwork Project Management, your program and technical team, ensure organized, transparent and effective collaboration, the program management, changes and extensions, meet deadlines and achieve results

#1 Localization Website

  • One best-practice, optimally localized business development WordPress website

  • Predefined scope: 35 pages, 10,000 words

  • Budget: $18,000 @ $180 per hour

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#2 Localization Websites

  • Two best-practice, optimally localized business development WordPress websites

  • Predefined scope: 12 pages, 3,500 words per website

  • Budget: $18,000 @ $180 per hour

VIEW PROPOSAL

#Custom Localization Website(s)

  • Any number of best-practice, optimally localized business development WordPress websites

  • Custom scope: ## pages, ##,### words

  • Budget: Dependent upon scope of work

VIEW PROPOSAL

#1 Website Design

  • One best-practice, optimally Localized User eXperience (LUX) WordPress website design

  • Online Global website design for higher traffic, improved engagement, more conversions and clear brand communication

  • Budget: $10,000 @ $180 per hour

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# Website Management

  • Any number of WordPress websites optimally localized management and support

  • Management of CMS, hosting, security, geolocation, cloud backup and the 24/7 support portal

  • Budget: $60 per website pcm @ $180 per hour

VIEW PROPOSAL

International Business Development Ecommerce Website(s) Programs

ALL INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ECOMMERCE WEBSITE PROGRAMS INCLUDE:

  • Best-practice, optimally localized Shopify and WooCommerce website development services to create a new, or manage an existing, online store, tailored to your unique needs and preferences. Designing a user-friendly interface, integrating payment gateways, and setting up product categories and listings.

  • Shopify and WooCommerce ecommerce website management services to ensure that the online store operates smoothly and efficiently. Updating product information, managing orders and inventory, monitoring website traffic and analytics, and troubleshooting technical issues.

  • Teamwork Project Management, your program and technical team, ensure organized, transparent and effective collaboration, the program management, changes and extensions, meet deadlines and achieve results.

#1 Localized Shopify Ecommerce Website Build

  • One best-practice, optimally localized business development website with Shopify (IBT Online is a Shopify Partner) ecommerce

  • Sell online in your target markets. Ecommerce Platforms: Shopify, cloud content platforms, deployment, implementation

  • Budget: Dependent upon scope of work

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Shopify Ecommerce Website Management

  • Any number of Shopify (IBT Online is a Shopify Partner) ecommerce websites optimally localized management and support

  • Management of CMS, hosting, security, geolocation, cloud backup and the 24/7 support portal

  • Budget: Dependent on scope of work

VIEW PROPOSAL

#1 Localized WooCommerce Ecommerce Website Build

  • One best-practice, optimally localized business development website with WooCommerce ecommerce

  • Sell online in your target markets. Ecommerce Platforms: WooCommerce, Open-source, cloud content platforms, deployment, implementation

  • Budget: Dependent upon scope of work

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WooCommerce Ecommerce Website Management

  • Any number of WooCommerce ecommerce websites optimally localized management and support

  • Management of CMS, hosting, security, geolocation, cloud backup and the 24/7 support portal

  • Budget: Dependent on scope of work

VIEW PROPOSAL

International Business Development Online Marketing Programs

All International Business Development Online Marketing Programs include:

  • Search Engine Marketing, Social Media Marketing, and Reporting and Analytics Programs, so your company will grow traffic, engagement and conversions, as well as help you connect with your customers, increase awareness of your brand, and boost your leads and sales, in your target markets

  • Market review, content analysis, buyer persona and journey, rivals, industry, relevant companies, projected conversions and return on investment forecasting

  • Teamwork Project Management, your program and technical team, ensure organized, transparent and effective collaboration, the program management, changes and extensions, meet deadlines and achieve results

#1 International Online Marketing

  • One Search Engine Marketing, Social Media Marketing, and Reporting and Analytics Program

  • Budget: Set-up $1,800, Monthly $2,700 @ $180 per hour

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#2 International Online Marketing

  • Two Search Engine Marketing, Social Media Marketing, and Reporting and Analytics Programs

  • Budget: Set-up $3,240, Monthly $4,680 @ $180 per hour

VIEW PROPOSAL

#Custom International Online Marketing

  • Any number of Search Engine Marketing, Social Media Marketing, and Reporting and Analytics Programs

  • Budget: Dependent upon scope of work

VIEW PROPOSAL

#Custom Account Based Marketing Program

  • Any number of Account Based Search Engine Marketing, Social Media Marketing, and Reporting and Analytics

  • Budget: Dependent upon scope of work

VIEW PROPOSAL

#Online Brand Management

  • Any number of Social listening, brand monitoring and data analytics programs

  • Budget: Depended upon scope of work

VIEW PROPOSAL

#Custom International Video Marketing

  • Any number of Video Marketing Programs. Video Marketing has rapidly become a key element of a well-rounded marketing strategy; easy to digest, entertaining and 12X more engaging than written content

  • Budget: Dependent upon scope of work

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#1 International Online Marketing Program China

  • CHINA Search Engine Marketing, Social Media Marketing, and Reporting and Analytics Program

  • Budget: Set-up $2,700, Monthly $2,700 @ $180 per hour

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#Tradeshow Online Marketing

  • #Tradeshow Search Engine Marketing (SEM), Social Media Marketing (SMM), Email Marketing, and Reporting and Analytics Program

  • Budget: Set-up $3,600 , Delivery $2,880, Follow-up and Reporting $1,440 @ $180 per hour

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# International Online Ecommerce Marketing Program China

  • CHINA International Online Global Ecommerce Marketing Program

  • Budget: Set-up $15,000, Monthly $5,000 @ $180 per hour

VIEW PROPOSAL

RESOURCES, VIDEO, WEBINARS, BLOGS, INFOGRAPHICS AND EBOOKS FOR MISSOURI EXPORTERS


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