Export Academy Midlands

The Export Academy programme gives small and medium businesses the knowledge and expertise to export. Learning directly from experts at the Department for International Trade and a range of external specialists. This course is designed to help businesses grow their international sales in new markets overseas. 

What is included in the programme?

There will be two half-day workshops providing a practical, interactive forum to explain the fundamentals of exporting. The sessions will encourage delegates to consider how they can develop their own individual export action plans.

PART 1 – 12th July 09:30-12:30, will cover:

• The benefits of exporting and the potential barriers
• How to select the right target markets and conduct market research
• An introduction to the basic procedures associated with exporting products and services
• The different routes to market available and how to select the most appropriate options

PART 2 – 19th July 09:30-12:30, will cover:

• How to set the right price for your product or service
• Understanding International Commercial terms
• Customs procedures, tariffs and export controls
• Managing money and getting paid
• How to develop a strategic export action plan and successfully win business