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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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