Day 1 – Monday, November 27, 2017

Program will include:

• Export assessment: Determine whether you’re ready to export through an interactive workshop, and find out about the organizations that can help you.
• Market research: Find out how to choose your target markets, learn about your competition, and target your ideal customers.
• Market entry strategies: Learn the most effective methods to enter a market and maximize your chances of export success.
• Getting paid: Master how to use international trade finance tools to launch your exporting efforts and ensure that you receive payment from foreign buyers.

Day 2 – Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Program will include:

• Transportation and logistics: Learn how to get your goods to foreign markets and avoid common logistical and legal pitfalls.
• Distributors and agents: Determine how to identify, select and work with people who could represent your business abroad.
• Getting results from trade shows: Learn about the best ways to leverage trade shows to better target foreign markets.
• Exporting through e-commerce: Familiarize yourself with online platforms that will help you gain business from international customers.

Ontario Export Services will be on hand to answer all your questions on new export markets and the programs and services available to help you.