LA Export Training Program 2016
95% of the world population and 80% of the global economy are located outside United States. The 2016 Louisiana Export Training Program is a series of courses designed to help Louisiana companies begin an export initiative, gain increased skills, diversify their client base and expand their global impact. The courses are offered at an introductory and an intermediate level by experts in the field of international business.
When: Thursday, April 21, 2016 (Session begins 8:30 am to 4:30 pm)
Where: Port of Caddo-Bossier, 6000 Doug Attaway Blvd, Shreveport, LA 71115
Cost: $125 (includes continental breakfast, lunch and course materials)
Register Today: Download the registration form by clicking the button on the right and email the completed form to mcanedo@ldec.org.
Who Should Attend: This training is ideal for dynamic entrepreneurs with an established enterprise, managers who are new to exporting and want to transform their business model, marketing and sales staff seeking new clients, experienced exporters who have technical questions, and anyone needing an overview of how to build a globally successful company.
For More Information: Contact Marisol Canedo at (504) 722-7894.
Topics include:
Introductory
- Organizing for Export
- Export Compliance Overview
- Managing International Sales
- Introduction to International Logistics
- Growing Your International Business
- Assessing Risk & Opportunity
- Building an Overseas Infrastructure
- Promoting Products in Target Markets
- Finding, Selecting and Developing Foreign Representatives, Agents, and Distributors
- Free Trade Agreements; Tariff and Non-Tariff Barriers
- Local, State and Federal Resources for Exporters
- Market Research & Identifying Trade Contacts
- Export Documentation
- Customer Service and Quality Assurance
- eCommerce
Louisiana District Export Council
423 Canal Street, Suite 419, New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 589-6546 / (504) 589-2337 fax
In cooperation with the New Orleans U.S. Export Assistance Center, North Louisiana Economic Partnership, Port of Caddo-Bossier and the U.S. Small Business Administration
Date and Time
Thursday Apr 21, 2016
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM CDT
Thursday, April 21, 2016 (Session begins 8:30 am to 4:30 pm)
Location
Port of Caddo-Bossier, 6000 Doug Attaway Blvd, Shreveport, LA 71115
Fees/Admission
$125 (includes continental breakfast, lunch and course materials)
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