When Augusto “Tony” Lizarraga reflects on the nearly 25-year journey of his Miami-based company, Novak Technologies, one theme stands out clearly: adaptability. Founded in 2000, Novak Technologies began as a supplier for major petroleum companies such […]
Category: International Trade
Case Study: Expanding Global Reach Through Strategic Export Planning
A manufacturing client partnered with the Florida SBDC at UCF to grow its international footprint. While the company had been exporting for over two decades, international sales only accounted for about 10% of total revenue. […]
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Gordon J. Gow Technologies – FSBDC at UCF
With more than 70% of the world’s purchasing power located outside of the U.S., exporting is an increasingly attractive opportunity for small and medium-sized companies. Joe Perfito, founder and owner of Gordon J. Gow Technologies […]
Florida SBDC INTERNATIONAL TRADE Training Series: The Trade Investment (2 of 6)
Florida SBDC INTERNATIONAL TRADE Training Series: Research Toolkit (5 of 6)
Florida SBDC INTERNATIONAL TRADE Training Series: Introduction to Exporting (1 of 6)
Florida SBDC INTERNATIONAL TRADE Training Series: Export Readiness Assessment (3 of 6)
Florida SBDC INTERNATIONAL TRADE Training Series: Developing An Export Marketing Plan (6 of 6)
Florida SBDC INTERNATIONAL TRADE Training Series: Assessing the Competition (4 of 6)
Florida’s International Trade
The impact of international trade in Florida is undeniable. International trade comprises 17 percent of Florida’s economy, with more than $153 billion in trade value moving through the state’s air and seaports each year. In […]
