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SUMMARY:Creating Supply Chain Resilience and Sustainability: Navigating the Impact of Tariffs and Disruption
DESCRIPTION:In this engaging\, 3-hour in-person workshop\, you will learn the current state of the global supply chain\, outlining uncertainty and disruption with a special focus on tariffs and trade. \n\n\n\nExperience a deep dive into the methodologies available for risk\, spend\, and tariff mitigation\, with a special focus on Foreign-Trade Zones\, with the ultimate goal of achieving sustainability and resilience in your import and export operations\, logistics\, procurement\, manufacturing\, and supply chain. This workshop will allow the audience to participate\, comment\, and ask questions throughout. The subject matter expert is a seasoned expert on spend and risk management in the global supply chain and is an author of 21 books on global trade. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThomas CookManaging Director at Blue Tiger International\, Managing Director at The National Institute For World Trade\nGlobal trade expert || Committed to helping clients reduce supply chain risk and spend to improve performance and increase profitability. In all aspects of import/export\, risk management\, tariff mitigation\, trade compliance\, purchasing/sourcing\, and freight operations\, our mission is to increase the effectiveness of supply chain professionals across industries\, cross-functional teams\, and leadership at all levels. Current || Managing Director\, Blue Tiger International\, over 30 years assisting organizations\, trade associations\, and companies all over the world manage their business models\, supply chains\, sales and business development\, purchasing\, business decision-making\, vendor/contract management\, and import/export operations. A 4-step approach of assessment\, action plan definition\, implementation\, and coaching and development delivers effective solutions managed by capable teams. In collaboration with industry trade groups and educational associations\, frequent webinar host and keynote speaker at various management\, leadership\, transportation\, supply chain\, insurance\, and business development venues. Previous || CEO of American River International in NY\, Apex Global Logistics Supply Chain Operation in LA. Educator || As the director of the National Institute of World Trade\, a non-profit corporate training school in global trade and supply chain management\, provide a range of international training\, educational services\, and project management assistance to U.S. and foreign clients\, both public and private. Author || Over 19 books on business management\, global trade\, and business development\, including a 9-book series entitled The Global Warrior: Advancing the Necessary Skill Sets to Compete Effectively in Global Trade. My latest book\, Enterprise Risk Management in the Global Supply Chain\, is receiving high accolades from the professional community. Humanitarian || Co-founder of Soldier On at Home\, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping wounded combat veterans and returning service dogs. 100% of donated funds into this 501.c.3 go directly to benefit of the veterans and the dogs assisted. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/creating-supply-chain-resilience-and-sustainability-navigating-the-impact-of-tariffs-and-disruption/
LOCATION:Century Center Office Park – Spark Conference Room\, 1875 Century Blvd.\, Suite #220\,\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30345
CATEGORIES:Supply Chain,Trade
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SUMMARY:Develop an Import / Export Business: UGA SBDC Webinars
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\nSmall businesses looking to increase sales and profit\, reduce dependence on the domestic market and stabilize seasonal fluctuations should consider importing and exporting.  With nearly 96 percent of consumers living outside the U.S. and two-thirds of the world’s purchasing power in foreign countries\, opportunities await U.S. small business. \nGo where the customers are. There is significant opportunity for small businesses to profit through importing and exporting operations. \nDo you have what it takes to become a successful international business? Are you ready to make international sales? Importing / Exporting offers great opportunities but requires preparation and planning. \nThis four hour course is taught in two parts\, by international experts from the Georgia Small Business Development Center\, a resource partner of the SBA. Each part is two hours in length with a two hour break between parts. \nPart one will aid you in assessing your readiness\, understanding what you need to know and consider before pursuing an international strategy. \nPart two will introduce you to those topics needed to develop and implement your strategy: international pricing and costing issues\, proforma export quotations\, payment terms\, and risk assessment. \n\n\nCourse Outline\n• Defining Your Business \n• Strengths/Weaknesses Analysis \n• Tools \n• Building Your Team \n• Knowing Industry Terminology \n• Selecting a Product \n• Finding Markets \n• Finding Buyers \n• Finding Suppliers \n• How to Talk To Suppliers \n• Do I need a license to Import/Export? \n• How do I protect myself as a Middleman? \n• Calculating Landed Cost \n• Understanding INCOTERMS \n• Developing a Pro Forma Invoice \n• International Terms of Payment \n\n\nLearner Outcomes\nThe workshops will help you gain the knowledge to develop and implement an international plan. You will become acquainted with the key components of an effective import/export plan. The instructors will raise questions you should answer to complete your plan and provide the resources to help you answer those questions. \nTopics include: \n\n    Organizational and product readiness\n    Market research\n    Guidance for developing your strategy and marketing plan\n    Promoting your products in target market\n    Complying with US and foreign regulations\n\n\n\nNotes\nA Public Service and Outreach Unit of the University of Georgia. Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All programs of the UGA SBDC are open to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/develop-an-import-export-business-uga-sbdc-webinars/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center Webinar: Learn about Ecommerce Export Opportunities in China
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar hosted by UGA SBDC\, the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s (GDEcD) China representative and selected speakers will highlight opportunities for e-commerce sales in China including cross-border e-commerce. Online transactions in China account for 56% of the global total online transactions\, making China the world’s largest e-commerce market. The first 3 quarters of 2020 saw online retail sales of over 8 trillion RMB (around $1.2 trillion USD)\, of which 6.65 trillion RMB (around $1 trillion USD) were sales of physical consumer goods – a 15.3% increase from 2019. Cross-border e-commerce transactions registered 187.4 billion RMB ($28 billion USD)\, a 52.8% increase from the previous year. \n\n\nCourse Outline\nTopics include: \n\nThe Importance of E-commerce in China\nOpportunities in Cross Border E-commerce\nCross Border E-commerce serves as an easier way to do business in China\nNew Regulations on Cross Border E-commerce\nMajor platforms for E-commerce and Cross Border E-commerce\nHow to register on E-commerce and Cross Border E-commerce platforms\nMarket Trends\nQ&A\n\n\n\nLearner Outcomes\nParticipants of this webinar will be able to: \n\nIdentify E-commerce opportunities for their product in China\nRecognize the pros and cons of selling online in China\nUnderstand the regulatory challenges involved with selling a product on Chinese E-commerce platforms\nRegister their product on China E-commerce platforms\n\n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/the-university-of-georgia-small-business-development-center-webinar-learn-about-ecommerce-export-opportunities-in-china/
LOCATION:Webinar
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SUMMARY:The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center Webinar: Defense & Security Market Export Opportunities in Brazil
DESCRIPTION:The Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Brazil office is offering this webinar to inform Georgia companies of export opportunities in the defense and security industry in Brazil. The webinar will feature Brazilian speakers who will detail how a Georgia company can identify and pursue export opportunities. The webinar is a practical educational opportunity for Georgia companies seeking to expand their markets. \n\nCourse Outline\n\nOverview of the Brazilian Market by the US Commercial Service Officer\nProcurement opportunities for the local military police markets by the Director of Supply and Maintenance at the Military House- Brasilia\nTips to do business in the Defense & Security Market by the CEO at AVD do Brasil\n\n\n\nLearner Outcomes\nAttendees will learn: \n\nOpportunities that exist for exporters interested in the Brazilian defense and security market\nAn understanding of the regulatory and procedural aspects of selling to the defense and security industry in Brazil\nKnowledge of the resources available to facilitate and support exporting to Brazil’s defense and security industry\n\n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/the-university-of-georgia-small-business-development-center-webinar-defense-security-market-export-opportunities-in-brazil/
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SUMMARY:Digital Marketing Conference: Local to Global
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the UGA SBDC at Kennesaw State University and the UGA SBDC International Trade Center \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nConference sessions will cover a wide range of digital marketing concepts\, including using Instagram to engage with customers\, growing a business with positive Yelp reviews\, implementing an effective email marketing campaign\, accepting international payments\, reaching clients on social media\, and adapting marketing copy to appeal to customers around the world.\nThe conference is open to everyone. \nEarly Enrollment Discount\nJust $99 if you register by March 15. After March 15th\, $149  \n  \n\n\n\n\nAGENDA\n8:00 AM – 8:30 AM:       Registration  and Welcome \n8:30 AM – 9:30 AM:       Cynthia Williams\, VP\, Fulfillment\, Amazon9:40 AM – 10:30 AM      Kevin Gottlieb\, Client Solutions Manager\, Facebook \n10:40 AM – 11:30 AM:    Breakout Session #1:  Choice of one \n\nGet Paid: How to Accept Payments Internationally – Zac Ebrams\, WorldPay\nSocial Media for Business: Reach and Engage Your Customers  – Jessica Ludolph\, Ludolph Social and Digital Marketer Instructor\, Emory University\, former Client Partner Facebook and Instagram\n\n11:50 AM – 12:50 PM      Genna Gold\, Outreach Business Manager\, Yelp \n1:00 PM – 1:50 PM          Ariana Hargrave\, Director\, MailChimp \n2:00 PM – 2:50 PM          Breakout Session #2: Choice of one \n\nThe Three S’s – Search\, Surf and Socialize – Kristin Carlbom\, and Kim Joyce\, ReachLocal\nSpeaking Your Customer’s Language: Adaptive Content for Global Marketing and Communications – Zach Allen\, Translations.com\n\n3:00PM – 3:50 PM           Breakout Session #3:  Choice of one \n\nInternational Expansion for Small Business – Marjory Laymon\, Amazon Global Selling\nMore than Photos: Build a Community on Instagram –  Manu Muraro\, DIY Social Media\, and former Marketing Dir\, King of Pops\, Cartoon Network\n\n3:50 PM – 4:00 PM           Wrap up \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information\, contact Carole Arnold at carnol27@kennesaw.edu or 470.578.6450.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/digital-marketing-conference-local-to-global/
LOCATION:KSU Center\, 3333 Busbee Drive NW\, Kennesaw\, GA\, 30144\, United States
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