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University of Georgia International Trade Center ExportGA Training Program Series 1 of 4
August 18, 2023 All day
The University of Georgia introduces its flagship program called ExportGA 2023. This four-session program, starting August 17, is designed to provide training in virtually all aspects of exporting. It is designed for companies currently exporting or those established companies who are looking to export for the first time. For those current exporters, it is a great opportunity to train personnel and sure up the fundamentals of exporting. For those new-to-export companies, it is a great launching pad for foreign sales. The topics covered are detailed below.
Each session is taught by private sector professionals or trade service providers. Each selected company will be paired with a UGA Terry College of Business intern to provide research between sessions. Additionally, each company will be working with a trade consultant from the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Department of Commerce and the UGA SDBC International Trade Center. Together the company will have a proactive export plan at the end of the program.
To learn more about the program and to apply, visit www.exportGA.com.
SESSION 1:
August 18, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Researching and identifying your best potential markets
Finding your international partners and qualifying them
Lessons learned from an experienced exporter
SESSION 2:
September 22, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
International costing and pricing
Preparing international quotations
Understanding free trade agreements
International payment terms and risk mitigation
Meeting international standards
SESSION 3:
October 20, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
International market entry strategies
Logistics: Understanding INCOTERMS and their impact
Risk mitigation in the supply chain
Optimizing international trade shows
SESSION 4:
November 17, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Website design for the global marketplace
Legal considerations for exporting
Export compliance
Financing international transactions
