Description
In this webinar hosted by the NYSBDC International Trade Initiative, learn the basics of exporting and the many resources available to U.S. companies seeking to expand their international sales.
Highlights include the following:
• Why exports matter
• Market and industry research: tools guides, reports, FTAs
• Developing an export strategy/plan
• Choosing sales channels, foreign reps, distributors
• How to find qualified buyers/partners, trade events
• International legal considerations – export compliance, intellectual property
• Preparing product for export/shipping
• Export finance – methods or payment, grants available
• Global entrepreneurship ecosystem – key contacts
Presenters
• Carmela Mammas is the Director of the U.S. Commercial Service New York Export Assistance Center. Carmela has been working with U.S. exporters for over 30 years. She leads a team of Senior International Trade Specialists to assist New York City and Long Island firms succeed globally.
https://www.trade.gov/us-commercial-service
• Peter Tierney brings over 25 years of exporting experience with him to his position as the Director of the Harlem USEAC. Peter has developed exports for a wide range of US made products and services. Peter also founded and managed a business that exported renewable energy products to over 45 countries.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the US Small Business Administration. Training collaboration does not constitute an expressed or implied endorsement by the NYSBDC and SBA of the presenter(s), their organization(s), and/or their products and services
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