With 95% of the world's population and 78% of the world's purchasing power outside of the United States, service providers, manufacturers, and economic development organizations should consider global markets. Increase your knowledge of developing international sales channels and growing your business abroad.
This course is designed to provide you with and understanding of the basics of exporting and to introduce you to others who can help you grow your business or organization internationally. Specialists from the US Department of Commerce, the Arizona Commerce Authority and local private and public partners will be on hand to answer all of your export-related questions.
This training course will cover the following topics:
* Federal and State Resources - Assisting your organization to succeed in international markets
* International Sales and Marketing - Selecting best prospect markets and operating overseas
* International Trade Finance - Financing your international sales and protecting your receivables
* Legal Concerns of International Business - Protecting your intellectual property, contractual issues and export compliance
* International Logistics & Documentation - How to ensure you are operating profitably and efficiently when shipping abroad
When: February 8th 2012 8am-4pm (breakfast and lunch provided)
Where: Cochise College-Douglas Campus-Room 521, 4190 W. HWY 80, Douglas, AZ. 85607
Cost: $95.00 per person* *Arizona-based organizations will receive a 50% discount for individuals to attend the seminar if approved in accordance with US Small Business Administration and Arizona Commerce Authority guidelines per the FY2012 Federal STEP grant . For those choosing to pursue the STEP grant funding discount please complete the form and return to Kevin O'Shea for your discount code before registering. kevino@azcommerce.com
REGISTRATION: http://www.regonline.com/exportudouglas
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Rachel Norton at 520-515-5478 or nortonr@cochise.edu.
