Preliminary Consultation Form

pittsburgh prelim survey

Our staff prepares to assist export ready companies by assessing the firm's current interest and needs, previous international experience and organizational/product capabilities.  This survey, which precedes the initial consultation, is the first step in this process.  Please complete the following survey, submit it, and a trade specialist will contact you after reviewing the information provided.
Fields marked with * are required.
OMB Control No.: 0625-0237
Expiration Date: 7/31/18

Contact Information

Company Name:*  
Salutation:  
Full Name:*  
Title:*  
Address:*  
City:*  
State:*  
Zip Code:*  
Phone:      Ext.
Fax:  
Cell Phone:  
Email:*      Receive a Copy
Confirm Email:*  
Web Site:  


 

Company Profile  
Year company was established:*  
 

Type of company*:		  
Manufacturer
Distributor
Export trading company		 Service
Other  

Sales Method:*		  
Direct
Agents
Distributors		 Joint Venture
Other

*If you are not a manufacturer, do you or your firm have documented right to export the product or service?*
Yes    No    Not applicable  

*Is your product/service at least 51% U.S. content?
Yes    No  

Percentage export:
 

Total annual sales:*
 

Number of employees in the company:*
 

Do you have an export promotional budget?
Yes    No  

Please select your industry:*		  
 


Company Background*

 

 

Product/Service Information
Product/Service name

Please select the industry your product/service is used in*

Please describe your product/service:

Please describe the primary users of your product/service:

 

 

Market Information
Your immediate international objectives:

Countries you are currently exporting to:

Countries you would like to target in the next 12-18 months:

Have you proactively exported in the last 12 months?*
Yes  No

 

 

 

Your Local U.S. Department of Commerce Office
Are you currently working with one of our offices/U.S. Export Assistance Centers in the United States?*
Yes    No  

If yes, which office or Trade Specialist are you currently working with:
 

In the past 24 months, have you or your company utilized any market research reports or trade promotion programs, or received counseling from the U.S. Dept of Commerce or one of its U.S. Export Assistance Centers?*
Yes    No  

If yes, has the program of information provided assisted you in completing your export sales?
Yes    No  

If time allows, could you please explain?

 

 

Where did you hear about the U.S. Commercial Service?
Trade seminar/conference/event
Federal Government agency
Local Government agency
Local school/university presentation
Non-profit trade organization
Internet research
Referred
Other
Which specific event or organization?

 

 

  

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