Exporting for Growth

10/8/2014
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: UH SBDC, 2302 Fannin, Suite 200

Registration is no longer available.


Please note that the October 8th session of Exporting for Growth is no longer available.


This session is designed for those business owners, and their key employees, who are successfully doing business in the U.S. and are now ready to start doing business overseas.  We will walk you through the steps of how to export as well as introduce you to the various factors influencing your chances for success.  

Attend and discover how to:

  • Gather information on overseas markets and customers
  • Identify customers and markets most likely to buy your product or service
  • Estimate factors affecting your price such as land and sea freight charges, customs duties, taxes, fees, and insurance
  • Factor in political, economic, and cultural considerations
  • Access agencies and organizations that can assist you in selling overseas
  • Understand payment terms 
  • Access export financing
  • Plus much more

Prerequisite:

 Must be successfully selling in the US


Lunch Included.

Please note: 

To view the lunch box options click here.

If you are registering after 2:00 pm on Tuesday, October 7th you will receive a Turkey sandwich.

 

Presenters:

Lisa Phillip, President, Hybas Int'l, LLC. - From America 2U

Bryan Sigl, Vice President, Freight Forwarders Inc.

Mary Nemmers, Research Librarian, UH-Bauer College SBDC

Hector A. Escobar, Vice President, Regions Bank

Lennard M. Tenende, Cilicorp LLC


Please Note:

Satisfactory meeting room temperatures are difficult to maintain.  Always bring a sweater or jacket to ensure comfort.
 
 No children under the age of 16 are allowed in the workshop.

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