Past Export 101-Related Webinars

Overcoming Export Obstacles for SME's

Addressing the challenges faced by SMEs in exporting goods: key strategies for entering global markets. The following topics are covered:

  • Common obstacles preventing SMEs from engaging in exports:
    1. Logistical complexities and related costs
    2. Border and customs-related issues
    3. Local legalities
    4. Currency and exchange rate fluctuations
  • The importance of working with trusted business partners in export markets
  • Insights on the challenges of finding the right business partners, with 63% of small businesses identifying this as a significant hurdle

 

Speaker: Bart L. Collins, Owner of CITRA INC (USA)

Putting Together Your First International Sale - Step by Step

Exploring the essential steps for successfully entering foreign markets: a guide for companies looking to expand globally. The following topics are covered:

  • The benefits of establishing operations in foreign markets for companies of all sizes
  • Opportunities for market growth and diversification through international sales
  • Strategies for expanding beyond domestic sales into the global marketplace
  • Practical steps to facilitate your first international sale

 

Speaker: Sofoklis Georgiades, Cofounder, COO at R Digital (Cyprus)

The Basics of Online Marketing for Exporters Entering the UK

Essential strategies for exporters looking to tap into the lucrative UK eCommerce market. The following topics are covered:

  • Overview of the UK online sales landscape, with $150 billion in total spend in 2019
  • The significance of the UK as the third-largest market for online sales
  • Importance of researching the country, culture, and consumer preferences before entering the market
  • Key considerations, including tariffs, taxes, and trading regulations
  • Recommendations for investing in a local web domain for better market presence

 

Speaker: Darryl Antonio, Managing Director at Digitalhound (United Kingdom)

The Macroeconomic Impact of Export Trade

Examining the ripple effect of export trade on the economy: key insights and implications. The following topics are covered:

  • Overview of how export trade influences macroeconomic factors
  • The relationship between export trade and economic growth
  • The role of export spending in driving domestic demand
  • Analysis of the broader economic effects of export activities on various sectors

Speaker: Olugbemiga Ojo, Lakinberg LLC (USA & Nigeria)

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