Introduction:

Our world is becoming more connected than ever. The relation between different countries is getting stronger by the increasing developments in technology. As the world becomes more global and connected, International Business can be a useful asset to bring people and countries together.

To start a successful international business, we need a product or service which is in demand in overseas markets, as well as the necessary Management commitment, resources, minimum budget, export skills and information to support sustained exporting activities over the longer term. So we need a simple strategy, where everyone in the company will be involved in achieving export results is aware of the plan and has a sense of engagement with it.

How participants will benefit after this workshop?

1. Potential Export market identification
2. International market research & analysis
3. Market Development process
4. Product Development process
5. Export Order Processing
6. Execution shipment & release of consignment

Contents of workshop:

1. Introduction of International Trade (Export):
Factors affecting in international trade
Players in international trade
Mode of entry to international market
Basics of Bangladesh Export
Documents required to start Export business

2. International Market Research & Analysis:
Choose the right country
Check the cost
Know the market
Choose the right local partner
Common exporter mistake

3. Market Development Procedure:
Develop marketing tools
Conduct marketing campaign
Main Export Market Analysis
Partner search
Partnership formation

4. Product Development Procedure:
Selection of Products
Registration requirement
Standard packaging development
Proper labeling as per buyer requirement
Value chain analysis
Competitive Pricing

5. Pre-shipment procedure:
Confirmation of Export order
Payment negotiation
Pre-shipment inspection
Appointment of C&F agent

6. Shipment procedure:
Selection of Freight Forwarding agent
Container Booking
Bank, Customs & VAT documentation
Distribution & Logistics
Arranging Customs clearance

7. Post-shipment procedure:
Original shipping documents
Release of Consignments
Payment realization
PRC
Incentive

8. Different Payment methods in international trade:
Advance Payment
Open account
Documentary Collections
Documentary Credit

9. List of Export Documents:
Sales Contract, Pro-forma Invoice
Commercial Invoice, Packing List
EXP, Bill of Export
Certificate of Origin, SAFTA
Bill of Lading, Air WayBill, Truck receipt

10. INCOTERMS
11. Flow-chart of Export/Check list of overall Export
12. Question & Answer session