Your Next Step in Going Global
May 15, 2018Jennifer Stone Marshall is Senior International Trade Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service
How do you plan a growth strategy for your business? Look to the international marketplace.
If you need help deciding on your next export step, federal trade promotion agencies* are ready to assist. In recognition of World Trade Month, Go Global has a new, free webinar series happening every Wednesday in May. This series is designed to address frequent questions about exporting and offers businesses valuable insight from seasoned trade experts. Plus, you’ll hear the latest on export services and resources available to U.S. companies. No pre-registration is required. Click here for more information and dial in instructions.
How do I Start Exporting?
The webinar series began with “GET STARTED” on May 9. More than 400 participants learned about available resources to help them research markets, find foreign buyers, and create a winning export business strategy. The educational and market research resources on export.gov were designed with new exporters in mind – especially the Export Basics video series. U.S. Commercial Service (CS) and Small Business Development Center offices also offer direct assistance, often working closely together, to help you succeed in the global marketplace.
How do I get paid?
Two key concerns for companies are working capital funds and receiving timely payment from foreign buyers once the product/service is delivered. Join the next webinar, GET PAID, on Wednesday, May 16, to get tips from the Small Business Administration, Export-Import Bank, and CS staff. You’ll also learn about trade finance and foreign buyer vetting programs available to you. Get the webinar details here.
How do I ship my product abroad?
The third webinar, PREPARE TO SHIP, on Wednesday, May 23, demystifies the logistics of exporting. It will help you follow the rules, price your product correctly, and minimize risk when shipping to a buyer in a foreign market. Join the Census Bureau, the Bureau of Industry and Security, and CS staff to learn about these critical topics. Get the webinar details here.
How do I manage challenges?
Prepare for the unexpected with the final webinar in our series, MANAGE CHALLENGES, on Wednesday, May 30. Get insight from experienced trade professionals in ITA’s Office of Intellectual Property Rights and CS staff on the best way to protect your business’s intellectual property and brand in international markets. You will also learn how to handle delays and unfair hurdles at the border, and tap into U.S. government assistance. Get the webinar details here.
Your Next Steps
There are two next steps we suggest! First, mark your calendar to join the GO GLOBAL webinars. Second, spend a few minutes checking out the free resources on export.gov.
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*Go Global Webinar Series Sponsors
The federal agencies presenting this series are the U.S. Small Business Administration, U.S. Export-Import Bank, and the U.S. Department of Commerce (International Trade Administration, U.S. Census Bureau, and Bureau of Industry and Security).
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