Raissa Teixeira And Her Miami Startup Want to Give US SMB’s a First-Class Ticket to Global Trade

For many small businesses in the United States, the promise of global expansion remains just out of reach. While advances in digital commerce have made it easier than ever to showcase products internationally, the logistics of actually getting those products into foreign markets remain prohibitively complex. From inconsistent customs enforcement to the rising costs of air freight, small firms often find themselves navigating a system built for larger enterprises, one that demands specialized knowledge, costly intermediaries, and significant upfront investment.

These challenges are particularly acute in the air logistics sector, where international shipping regulations continue to shift amid evolving geopolitical and economic pressures. The result is a system where minor errors can have outsized consequences, including delayed shipments, unexpected tariffs, or denied entry at customs checkpoints. For small enterprises without access to dedicated trade personnel, these risks often discourage attempts at international expansion altogether.

A forthcoming consulting firm, RGM Group LLC, plans to confront this problem by creating a more accessible pathway for American individuals and businesses attempting to enter the global marketplace. The Miami-based firm, which is set to begin operations in the coming year, will provide targeted support in air logistics strategy and trade compliance. By offering human-centered consulting alongside digital coordination tools, the company aims to lower the entry threshold for American small businesses.

At the heart of the initiative is its founder, Raissa Teixeira, a Brazilian entrepreneur with a background in finance, logistics, and international relations. Having led a successful logistics operation in Brazil for nearly a decade, she brings a dual perspective to the challenges facing both exporters and logistics professionals. Her expertise spans regulatory documentation, shipping strategy, and cross-border risk management, skills she intends to deploy to assist smaller American businesses that have been underserved by the current trade infrastructure.

“My goal is to give small firms the same level of strategic support that larger corporations take for granted,” Teixeira said. “Global trade should be a tool for economic inclusion, not a privilege for those with the biggest budgets.”

Teixeira notes that while nearly all United States exporters are small or mid-sized businesses, they account for just a fraction of total export volume. According to recent data, over 97 percent of exporting companies fall into the small and mid-sized category, yet they contribute only around a third of the total value of goods sold abroad. The reasons for this imbalance are often systemic, including inadequate access to compliance expertise, a lack of affordable advisory services, and logistical hurdles that make international shipping a high-risk endeavor for smaller players.

In this arena, Teixeira and RGM Group intend to respond with a comprehensive set of consulting services focused on reducing regulatory uncertainty and simplifying the shipping process. The company will offer personalized trade planning, coordination of nationwide pickups, and support for customs documentation. Clients will also have access to real-time tracking, insurance options, and guidance on international compliance. Rather than focusing solely on logistics, the firm also hopes to build long-term capacity among its client base by providing digital education tools and multilingual support.

Indeed, Teixeira hopes that her firm’s educational component may prove critical as the United States grapples with an acute labor shortage in logistics and trade-related professions. A growing gap between job openings and qualified candidates has left many businesses struggling to find export professionals, with the situation projected to worsen in the coming decade. Employment in related roles, such as logistics analysts and compliance officers, is expected to grow by nearly 20 percent by 2033, yet vocational pipelines have not kept pace. RGM Group’s planned training hub and advisory programs are designed to help clients gain the knowledge needed to manage key trade functions internally, potentially reducing reliance on a shrinking talent pool.

The firm also sees potential to support broader efforts at trade modernization. Its approach, which emphasizes scalable solutions and route optimization, will be especially valuable in sectors like manufacturing and retail, where shipping disruptions can have cascading effects across supply chains. With e-commerce continuing to drive demand for fast, reliable international shipping, the company’s focus on air logistics is well positioned to meet future market needs.

Operating from its base in Florida, RGM Group will begin by targeting clients in three primary sectors, retail, manufacturing, and emerging startups, before expanding its reach across the country. Special attention will be given to immigrant-owned businesses and those in underserved communities, aligning with the company’s goal to improve economic inclusion through access to global markets.

As United States economic policy increasingly centers around export growth and supply chain resilience, new models like the one RGM Group proposes may offer a viable solution. By delivering hands-on support and empowering small businesses to engage in international trade confidently, the firm could help redefine the role of logistics consulting in a rapidly changing economic landscape.