Export University Classes | Export Classes for 2009

If exports on your mind and you want to know more about capitallizing on opportunities overseas than these are the classes for you! You are cordially invited to participate in an eight-week, export-training seminar designed to provide you and your company with the tools to initiate or expand into international markets.  The Idaho District Export Council is conducting this program.

When? - Classes for the Summer are closed

Where? - TBA

What Will Be Taught?

Topics to be covered include: Risk Assessment and Opportunity, Market Penetration Considerations, Promoting Products In target markets, Methods of Payment, Letters of Credit, Incoterms, Harmonized Tariff Codes, Role of the International Freight Forwarder, Developing an International Marketing Plan.  In addition, participants will be introduced to the support network of service providers, i.e., government agencies (USDOC, SBA, NCDOC, Ex-Im Bank, etc.), international freight forwarders, international bankers, etc. 

Who Should Attend?

• Companies that are not presently exporting and need the tools to answer the question, "Should my company export?"
• Companies that are new to exporting and need the tools to begin and avoid costly mistakes.
• Companies that are currently exporting but need the tools to expand overseas markets and sales.

Companies are encouraged to send employees who are (or may become) responsible for letters of credit, international documentation, international sales, and international marketing.

Cost: Cost for seven weeks will be $150.00.  Space is limited* and pre-registration is required.

To Register:

*Participation is limited to the first 15 registrants on a first-come, first-serve basis.