This no-cost Live Zoom webinar provides you with a comprehensive overview of export requirements and procedures including knowledge, resources and key elements to your export success. Learn how to determine if exporting is right for your company, the different export models that are used and when each is appropriate, how to prepare for exporting, and how to execute on your export plan. Topics include:

• Export readiness
• How to select target markets
• Market research and prioritization
• Finding good partners
• Methods of payment
• Insurance
• Managing your international shipments
• Export compliance.

About your instructor:

Kevin Kim is a client-focused and result-driven international trade specialist at the Illinois SBDC and International Trade Center at the College of Lake County. Kevin has a MBA degree from Pfeiffer University, North Carolina and has been certified as a Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP). He has worked for the Schaeffler Group USA in export/import, logistics, sales, and marketing with an extensive background in global trade/supply chain management. As the International Trade Specialist he continues to support clients’ efforts to enter, succeed and expand in international trade markets.

This workshop is offered online using Zoom. Closer to the start date, watch for an email with instructions on how to join.

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Email addresses that will be used to send the Zoom login information are: IllinoisSBDC@clcillinois.edu, and jkim16@clcillinois.edu.