Exporting 101: Helping Manufacturers Profit Internationally

Written by Amy Fitzgerald | Sep 24, 2014 10:31:37 PM

When looking for new customers, improved revenues, and an all-around increase in profit; where do you turn? New verticals? New Products? New Countries? The International Trade Center of the Illinois Small Business Development Center looks to help you learn the value behind exporting with a new workshop series in October 2014 that will help Illinois businesses understand what exporting is, who to sell to, how to export, and how to get paid. Learn more about this workshop series below.

Three Workshops for Aspiring International Businesses

The International Trade Center of the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC will be hosting three two-hour workshops for businesses looking to create new business by exporting. These workshops, to be held on October 2, October 9, and October 16 look to help business owners understand what exporting is, who to sell to, how to export, and how to get paid.

Exporting 101 Part 1: Who Do I Sell to?

Part 1 of the Exporting 101 Series will focus on the importance of exporting and how to begin strategically planning your exporting. Specifically, the October 2 workshop will cover:

  • Why export? A basic guide to exporting.
  • Choosing the best foreign market
  • Market entry & accessing risks
  • Free Trade Agreements
  • Overseas trade initiatives

Part 1, again, will be held on Thursday, October 2, 2014 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC – 1817 S. Neil Street, Suite 100, Champaign, IL 61820. Lunch will be provided, and the event will be $15 to attend.

Exporting 101 Part 2: How Do I Get It There?

Part 2 of the Exporting 101 Series will focus on the logistics needed to export your products to international markets. This October 9 workshop will cover:

  • International logistics
  • Foreign customs
  • Export documentation
  • Role of the freight forwarder

Further, this event will feature guest speaker Paul Jarzombek from LR International, Inc. Again, this event will be held on Thursday, October 9, 2014 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC – 1817 S. Neil Street, Suite 100, Champaign, IL 61820. Lunch will be provided, and the event will be $15 to attend.

Exporting 101 Part 3: How to Get Paid

The final workshop for small businesses seeking advice on reaching international markets will cover one of the trickiest parts of the exporting process—getting paid. This October 16 exporting workshop will cover:

  • Different methods of international payment
  • International credit insurance
  • Export-Import Bank
  • Letters of credit

And will feature guest speaker Paul Toskin, Commerce Bank, VP-U.S. Foreign Trade Service. Part 3 will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2014 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC – 1817 S. Neil Street, Suite 100, Champaign, IL 61820. Lunch will be provided, and the event will be $15 to attend.

Save Over 20% by Registering for All Three Events

Remember, each event is $15 to attend and will provide lunch, guest speakers, and most importantly knowledge. But if you choose to register for all three events, you will only need to pay $35 for these valuable workshops.

RSVP required. RSVP to carly@champaigncountyedc.org or by calling 217-359-6261. Space is limited.

The following forms of payment will be accepted either in advance or on the day of the workshop: Cash, check (made payable to: Champaign County EDC), and credit card.

Exporting 101 Provided by Illinois Small Business Development Center

The Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center is proud to help thousands of manufacturers across the state achieve improved results through continuous improvement, strategy, supply chain, sustainability, workforce, and top line improvements. A major part of top line is finding new leads and entering new markets, and thanks to this workshop series provided by The Illinois Small Business Development Center you will get the tools needed to gain new customers through exporting.

Finally, we welcome you to learn more about Top Line Improvements through Exporting.