International markets provide opportunities for businesses to increase sales and create jobs, but the barriers to entry can be challenging. Many small companies don’t have the expertise or resources to expand their business into international markets. The Ohio Small Business Development Center, Export Assistance Network directors provide companies with no-cost, in-depth counseling to help companies expand globally. SBDC directors perform international market research and advise businesses on exporting. Free to low-cost services include cultural and language assistance, custom market research, due diligence, export education, export readiness assessments, financial assistance, identifying local marketing tools, international partner searches, local product requirements, and trade missions.