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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 North Carolina 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 Advanced Superabrasives, Jonathan Scuzs, President

Client Testimonial Sciencix, Lisa Bamford, Director of Global Marketing and Business Development

AvSight, Hannah Myers, Director of Marketing

Client Testimonial QMax Industries, Michele Fronzaglia, Project Development and Marketing Coordinator

North Carolina Online Global Mini-Series How to Create a Strong International Online Presence

North Carolina Online Global Mini-Series EDPNC and IBT Online Partnership

North-Carolina Online Global Mini-Series The Benefits of the North Carolina Online Global Programs

Client Testimonial A.B. Carter, Thomas Genova, Vice-President of Sales

Client Testimonial Richmond Dental and Medical, Fran Eskew, Sales Manager

NORTH CAROLINA ONLINE GLOBAL WEBINARS TO HELP NORTH CAROLINA COMPANIES IN THIS COVID-19 DRIVEN NEW ONLINE NORM. PHYSICAL-DISTANCING IMPOSES ONLINE BUSINESS WORKING COLLABORATION, COMMUNICATIONS, SALES AND DEVELOPMENT – JOIN US!

 

NORTH CAROLINA ONLINE GLOBAL PROGRAMS AND GRANTS: ONLINE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TOOLS TO HELP YOU GROW YOUR EXPORTS, SALES, BRAND, AND BUSINESS
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NORTH CAROLINA ONLINE GLOBAL PROGRAMS AND GRANTS: INTERNATIONAL ONLINE MARKETING TO HELP YOU GROW YOUR EXPORTS, SALES, BRAND, AND BUSINESS
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WORKING TOGETHER WITH THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP OF NORTH CAROLINA (EDPNC) TO HELP YOU GROW YOUR EXPORTS GLOBALLY

IBT Online works with THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP OF NORTH CAROLINA (EDPNC) to deliver the North Carolina Online Global Programs to help North Carolina companies grow their exports, sales, brand and business. For full details and downloadables of the North Carolina Online Global Programs, please see below.

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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) State Trade Expansion Program (STEP), offers qualifying North Carolina businesses up to $3,000 for airfare and lodging expenses related to exhibiting jointly with the EDPNC at an international trade show or on their own; up to $5,000 to register an individual trade show booth; up to $8,000 total in website localization projects, and up to $6,000 total in design of marketing media.

The STEP program provides you with a grant of $8,000 for your North Carolina Online Global Programs, so your business will benefit from best-practice, optimally localized business development websites, so your company will be found, be understood, and be easy to do business with in your target markets. Companies can apply for STEP directly through the EDPNC website. Find out more below.


EDPNC and the North Carolina Online Global Programs

Mike Hubbard, Director of International Trade at the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina. Watch Mike Hubbard present the North Carolina Online Global Programs and its benefits for North Carolina companies:


"The EDPNC has the North Carolina Online Global programs for you, and grants to help you access global markets and grow your business. I am extremely excited to extend this opportunity to North Carolina companies and invite you all to take advantage of this great opportunity today!"

North Carolina Office of Governer North Carolina Governor's Export Service Provider Award 

IBT Online is proud to announce that we have been presented with the North Carolina Governor's Export Service Provider Award for 2021.  In his addressing message during the award ceremony in Raleigh, NC, Governor Roy Cooper stated that “The companies we honor today demonstrate the importance of international trade to our state’s economy and offer great examples of how businesses can grow through global commerce” and IBT Online is proud to be part of this endeavor.

 


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT NORTH CAROLINA EXPORT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS CONTACT YOUR LOCAL TRADE MANAGER


  • Mike Hubbard, Director of International Trade
  • Melissa McGurk, International Trade Manager
  • Glenn Jackman, Senior International Trade Manager
  • Blake Jackman, International Trade Manager
  • Kuldip Wasson, Senior International Trade Manager

Mike Hubbard, Director of International Trade

Mike Hubbard, Director of International Trade 
mike.hubbard@edpnc.com 
919-447-7757

Mike Hubbard currently serves as the Director of International Trade for the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC). He is responsible for developing and implementing North Carolina’s international strategy for the promotion of North Carolina products and services to markets worldwide via export sales. 

A portrait photo of Mike Hubbard, Director of International Trade for North Carolina

"We introduced the North Carolina Online Global Program to help small businesses translate, search-engine optimize and market their websites in their top target countries so that their brand is easy to find, understand and do business with there.” 
“Other states with similar programs have found businesses that globalize their websites see their online sales go up pretty dramatically, so we started this in North Carolina.”
Because of Covid-19, it’s now even more important for businesses to make their website an effective global business tool. “Trade shows and missions around the world have been cancelled in 2020. That’s one reason why the U.S. Small Business Administration recently doubled a grant available through our program to help small businesses globalize their website ― raising it to $6,000. That’s enough to pay for half the cost of localizing your business website in two target countries.”

Melissa McGurk, International Trade Manager

Melissa McGurk, International Trade Manager
melissa.mcgurk@edpnc.com 
919-713-3288

Industries: Life Sciences

Melissa Mcgurk

Glenn Jackman, Senior International Trade Manager

Glenn Jackman, Senior International Trade Manager 
glenn.jackman@edpnc.com 
919-447-7756

Industries: Textiles, Apparel, Textile Machinery, Nonwovens

A portrait photo of Glenn Jackman, Senior International Trade Manager for North Carolina

Blake Jackman, International Trade Manager

Blake Jackman, International Trade Manager 
blake.jackman@edpnc.com
919-447-7753

Industries: Transportation (Aerospace/Automotive), Environmental, Outdoor

 

Kuldip Wasson, Senior International Trade Manager

Kuldip Wasson, Senior International Trade Manager
kuldip.wasson@edpnc.com 
919-447-7758

Industries: Security/Defense, Computers, Electronics, Information Technology

A portrait photo of Kuldip Wasson, Director, Global Operations for North Carolina

WHAT ARE THE North Carolina 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

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#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

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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

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#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 NORTH CAROLINA EXPORTERS


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