The key for U.S. businesses who want to expand internationally (where 95 percent of the world’s consumers currently live) is the right resources to guide you, help open doors and reduce risks. The World Trade Center Northern California is proud to announce a new partner resource that is enabling us to support you even better: The NASBITE Trade Passport.

Trade Passport is just what its name implies—a passport to international trade success. The website provides on-demand training, local resources and rapid expert assistance to U.S.-based businesses that are focused on international trade as a pathway to business growth.

It’s a collaborative venture between NASBITE International—the leading authority and industry standard for global business education, trade credentialing, training and practice—and state-level partners across the U.S. like our organization.

Trade Passport offers a variety of trade training webinars to support international expansion. The topics covered include everything from export fundamentals, importing, market entry and market management, to operations and supply chain, regulatory compliance, software/Internet tools and trade finance.

The website also connects users to expert assistance from participating partners like World Trade Center Northern California. It’s free to set up an account and view 20 webinars or you can upgrade to the All-Access Pass for an annual fee to get unlimited access.

Learn more about the program and its local partners like World Trade Center Northern California here.