The International Trade Council (ITC) has launched Export Ready, a new free program designed to help small and medium enterprises strengthen their capacity to enter international markets. The platform is available at no cost to chambers of commerce and industry associations, including CACCI members and their SME communities.

SMEs often face challenges when preparing to export, including limited resources, unfamiliar regulatory requirements, and gaps in market intelligence. Export Ready aims to address these obstacles by providing practical, easy-to-use tools that guide companies through each stage of export readiness and market entry planning.

Key Features of Export Ready

• Export Ready offers a range of free resources for both partners and SME users, including
• AI-generated export readiness assessments
• Strategy and planning tools to map out market entry
• Customized action plans, checklists, and learning resources
• Generators for marketing and trade documents
• Anonymous benchmarking with companies of similar size and sector within the same chamber or association

How It Works

SMEs register at www.exportready.org and select their chamber or association during sign-up, creating a co-branded experience. Partner organizations receive complimentary access to a dashboard that displays aggregated, anonymized insights on member engagement and progress.

Optional enhancements, such as translation of modules or system integrations, can be arranged with ITC. These may involve minor development costs, but the core platform and dashboard remain free.

For Chambers Interested in Learning More

ITC is available to provide walkthroughs or discuss how Export Ready can support SME development programs. Chambers may schedule a call through https://tidycal.com/itc/1g897o2​

CACCI looks forward to exploring how this initiative can complement ongoing efforts to expand opportunities for SMEs across the Asia Pacific.