Past Export 101-Related Webinars

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)

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)

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)

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)