Getting Ready for International Trade 5-Part Webinar Series - Part 1: Readiness to Export
April 19, 2023 • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Illinois Manufacturing and Excellence Center »
Contact
ctunney@imec.org
This is the start of a five series webinar. Today’s session looks at the questions – what is an exportable product or service, and when is a company ready to export? Learn why products that could not have been exported profitably years ago, now have become exportable products. We will discuss two case examples to illustrate these concepts. Then four models of export readiness will be presented to highlight the critical factors needed for export success, and those not needed. By the end of the session, you will gain new insights into the concept of export readiness.
The global pandemic has dramatically increased the focus on the importance of exporting. Companies have realized that to be resilient and competitive, they need to be engaged globally. This no cost series of five one-hour webinars will discuss the most important decisions small to medium sized businesses need to make for a successful export strategy. The series begins with an analysis of the conditions needed for a company to be ready to export. The next two sessions look at where to export, how to enter, and how to find great partners. Session four discusses critical resources for export success, including grant funds to support related international marketing expenses. The series ends with a discussion of putting all the concepts together to create an export plan.
This series is sponsored by the Illinois SBDC International Trade Center at Bradley University at no cost to participants.
Who should attend:
- Entrepreneurs – needing insights on when their venture is ready to go global
- New-to-Exporting Companies – Utilize the steps provided to ensure your export plan is effective
- Existing Exporters – Learn new techniques to support your current exporting efforts
- Resource Provider – Gain insights on how you can help your clients understand the value of a strong export strategy
Take away:
- Learn the biggest mistakes companies make when developing their export strategy
- Gain insights on how to change from a reactive exporter to a proactive exporter
- Don’t have an export plan? This series will guide you through the process of developing a great export plan you actually use!
- Learn about the many resources to support making better export decisions and how to access grant funds that will reimburse some of your export expenses.
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