Exporting in the Flat World requires businesses to run faster in order to stay in place. This unique three-day certified course organized by CTED shows you how to get ahead of your competition by teaching the "how to" of exporting rather than the "why not."

COURSE OVERVIEW: Why Go Global Planning Export Market Entry Entry Mode Selection Foreign Partner Selection Product, Price, Placement Data Sources for Market Research

International Supply Chain Management International Logistics International Documentation Trade Finance International Tax & Accounting International Strategy Taking Advantage of Free trade Agreements

Exporting in the Flat World is the only state-certified export skills training course in the Pacific Northwest. Participants will receive the Washington State Global Business Certification.

This workshop is certified by the Washington State Department of Community Trade and Economic Development (CTED) and follows the course outline recommended by NASBITE, the international association for the global business programs. Successful completion of this workshop will allow participants to qualify for:
* One-on-one counseling with a CTED international business development manager
* Assistance in developing an international business plan for your company
* Access and support from CTED's 10 foreign offices

Mr. James Foley has worked for over 20 years in international marketing, sales and corporate management, including seven years working in Europe. He is Director of the International Trade and NAFTA Opportunity Centers at Bradley University (Peoria, Illinois). Mr. Foley currently serves as Director of the NASBITE Trade Credential. He received his MBA from the London Business School at the University of London.