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    • Curriculum

      And remember...the 1:1 coaching is for any topic you want.

      Step #1 - EXPORT READINESS

       

        1. Intro Video 1

        2. Commitment // Defining Yourself as a Global Company

        3. Defining Products and Services & Develop Personas

        4. Website Review – Simplicity, Messaging, Shopping Cart, Credit Cards, Cybercurrencies, Data Privacy, etc.

        5. Social Media Review

        6. Legal Review - Sales Contracts, Agent/Distributor/Licensee Contracts, IP, HR, Entity Formation

        7. Accounting Review - Track Orders, Bookkeeping, etc.

        8. Process Review - CRM Systems

        9. First 1:1 Business Coaching Session

        10. Coaching Survey

        11. Submit Step #1 of the IBA Roadmap

       

      Step #2 - SELECTING TARGET MARKET(S)

       

        • 1. Criteria: Occasional Shipments, Inquiries, Cultural Affinity, Ease of Shipment, Recommendations

        • 2. Resources for Research (VIDEO): Trade Groups and Publications, Government (USExport.gov), Focus Economics, Online Searches

        • 2a. Resources for Research (LINKS): Trade Groups and Publications, Government (USExport.gov), Focus Economics, Online Searches

        • 3. FOR PRODUCTS: HS Codes, Tariffs & Taxes, Barriers (Standards or Labeling), Shipping, Landed and Retail Costs

        • 4. FOR SERVICES: Identify Barriers, Data Privacy, Foreign Exchange Restrictions, Government Regulations, Retail Costs

        • 5. What Kind of Competitor Are You? Identify Competitive Products in the Target Country

        • 6. Exchange Rate Sensitivity – How the Best Companies Determine & Maintain Market Competitiveness

        • Second 1:1 Business Coaching Session

        • Coaching Survey

        • Submit Step #2 of the IBA Roadmap

       

      Step #3 - SALES & MARKETING

        1. Market Entry Strategy Based on Your Competitive Position

        2. Marketing: Localizing Your Messages and Brand

        3. Marketing: Getting the Word Out – Online Viral Strategies, Advertising (Online, Print, Broadcast, Other), Trade Shows

        4. Sales: Localizing your Messages and Brand

        5. Third 1:1 Business Coaching Session. (If Applicable)

        6. Submit Step #3 of the IBA ROADMAP

      Step #4 - FINANCE & FUNDING

       

       

        1. Trade finance, Working capital, Letters of Credit, Insurance Products (Special Section for US exporters)

        2. Trade Finance and Insurance Products (Special Section for US Exporters)

        3. Funding: Grants, Angel Investors, VC, Crowd Funding, ICOs

        4. Fourth 1:1 Business Coaching Session. (If Applicable)

        5. Submit Step #4 of the IBA ROADMAP

      Step #5 - LEGAL: KEEP YOUR COMPANY & STAY OUT OF JAIL

       

       

       

        1. International Intellectual Property (IP)

        2. Dispute Resolution

        3. World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) - Conventions, Treaties & Agreements Summary

        4. Anti-Money Laundering

        5. Cross Border Tax Considerations

        6. Human Resources & Personnel

        7. Export Controls

        8. Fifth 1:1 Business Coaching Session. (If Applicable)

        9. Submit Step #5 of the IBA ROADMAP

      Step #6 - MARKET ENTRY

        1. Launching With Events

        2. Public Relations

        3. Countdown Checklist

        4. Only One Chance to Make a First Impression

        5. Sixth 1:1 Business Coaching Session. (If Applicable)

        6. Submit Step #6 of the IBA ROADMAP

      Perks, Bonuses & Credits

      As a commencement gift, you will be eligible for over $100K in bonuses and credits to help deploy the IBA Roadmap.

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