Programs and Resources for Small Business Exporters
There are a wide range of federal and state-level export assistance programs/resources in the United States that have made available to help businesses grow. This webinar looks at some of the most important resources and will help you quickly identify the best sources of assistance for your business.
Why this matters to your business
An extensive network of organized support has been established for companies that are interested in exporting. These agencies and organizations can offer funding, expertise and guidance for every step of the journey, so companies will benefit greatly from knowing which agencies provide which types of assistance.
Business challenges you may face without this knowledge
Exporting is a challenging process that has many steps and many areas where expert inputs will be invaluable. Companies that don’t know how to find this expertise will face unexpected costs and a wide range of unforeseen challenges.
Who should watch this webinar
- Any business leader or export sales manager that is focused on finding new international markets.
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- Programs and Resources for Small Business Exporters
- Jim Foley, MBA, CGBP
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Director, Turner Center for Entrepreneurship and Illinois SBDC International Trade Center at Bradley University, Mr. Foley manages a program of counseling and training in international business planning, marketing, logistics and export finance. The centers promote international trade and assist companies with trade-related expansion and training. He is also Director of International Programs for the Foster College of Business Administration.
Mr. Foley is a frequent speaker on issues of international trade and teaches International Business courses at Bradley University. He is a Past President and current board member of NASBITE International, and has served as the Director of the NASBITE Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) credential. He is past Chairman and current board member of IATTO – International Association of Trade Training Organizations and serves as national chair of the America’s Small Business Development Centers (ASBDC) International Trade interest group. He serves on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee for Chestnut Health Systems, a 700 employee health care organization based in Bloomington.
Mr. Foley is the author of the book The Global Entrepreneur 4th Edition discussing techniques to expand international trade for small to midsize companies. Numerous colleges and universities have adopted the text for undergraduate and MBA international business courses. He is also the co-author of the 11th edition of International Marketing by Vern Tersptra, one of the landmark textbooks in international marketing.
Prior to joining the trade center in 1994, Mr. Foley lived and worked in Europe for seven years. His overseas business experience includes positions in marketing, sales, and corporate management in the computer industry.Before London, Jim worked in Los Angeles in the software industry, and also lived in Mexico City where he earned a Spanish proficiency certificate.
email: jff@fsmail.bradley.edu
- https://player.vimeo.com/video/441156172
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Key things you will learn to help your business
- Where you can get funding to help your export efforts
- Where you can find local agencies and organizations that provide export assistance
- How you can get on-the-ground assistance in the target market you are focused on
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Expert
Jim Foley, MBA, CGBP
Director, Turner Center for Entrepreneurship and Illinois SBDC International Trade Center at Bradley University, Mr. Foley manages a program of counseling and training in international business planning, marketing, logistics and export finance. The centers promote international trade and assist companies with trade-related expansion and training. He is also Director of International Programs for the Foster College of Business Administration.
Mr. Foley is a frequent speaker on issues of international trade and teaches International Business courses at Bradley University. He is a Past President and current board member of NASBITE International, and has served as the Director of the NASBITE Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) credential. He is past Chairman and current board member of IATTO – International Association of Trade Training Organizations and serves as national chair of the America’s Small Business Development Centers (ASBDC) International Trade interest group. He serves on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee for Chestnut Health Systems, a 700 employee health care organization based in Bloomington.
Mr. Foley is the author of the book The Global Entrepreneur 4th Edition discussing techniques to expand international trade for small to midsize companies. Numerous colleges and universities have adopted the text for undergraduate and MBA international business courses. He is also the co-author of the 11th edition of International Marketing by Vern Tersptra, one of the landmark textbooks in international marketing.
Prior to joining the trade center in 1994, Mr. Foley lived and worked in Europe for seven years. His overseas business experience includes positions in marketing, sales, and corporate management in the computer industry.Before London, Jim worked in Los Angeles in the software industry, and also lived in Mexico City where he earned a Spanish proficiency certificate.
email: jff@fsmail.bradley.edu
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- 1 Year Unlimited Access ($149 US)
- Live and On-Demand Webinars
- Continuing Education Credit Tracking
- Local Training Opportunities
- Expert Assistance
- 20 Free On-Demand Webinars
- Free Access to Live Webinars
- Continuing Education Credit Tracking
- Local Training Opportunities
- Expert Assistance
Comments
Would have been helpful to see the presenter. Excellently presented. Great information.
This is an excellent presentation and needs to be updated.
Excellent information is a well organized order. John Foley is such a great resource. Very helpful information