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RETAP export training is bifurcated into two levels - Export 101 and Export 201 

Export 101 is for New-to-Export (NTE) manufacturers willing to consider exporting as a new opportunity. Export 101 will cover the basics of exporting in 8 in-depth export workshops.


Export 101: Workshops for NTE manufacturers - Session Topics

RETAP Introductory Workshop ▼

What is exporting – why export?

  • Overview of RETAP - Meet RETAP’s support team & Presenters from key export assistance organizations describe their programs and services

** Mandatory workshops for existing exporters seeking new markets

Get Ready to Export ▼

  • What is exporting why export? 
  • Excuses for not exporting
  • Exporting vs. domestic selling-
  • 5 stages of export development
  • How to assess your export readiness
  • How to assess your international competitiveness
  • Sources for export counseling and assistance

Develop Building Blocks for Export ▼

  • How to use AI to export advantage
  • How to build E-Commerce for export sales
  • How to globalize your website for an export audience

Find and Enter Best Export Markets ▼

  • How to identify best export markets 
  • How to price, distribute, and promote export products
  • How to adapt to foreign cultures and regulations
  • US&FCS market identification/introductory services
  • Role of overseas agents and distributors
  • Role of overseas agents and distributors
  • How to find and vet suitable agents/distributors
  • What to include in Agent/Distributor Agreements

**Mandatory workshops for existing exporters seeking new markets

Make Export Sales & Get Paid ▼

  • How to respond to RFQs, negotiate terms, and close deals
  • How Incoterms are used for export transactions
  • How to get paid for export sales
  • How to protect against buyer default

**Mandatory workshops for existing exporters seeking new markets

Legal Do’s & Don’ts for Exporters ▼

  • How to protect against cybersecurity threats
  • How to comply with U.S. export regulations
  • How to comply with foreign import regulations
  • How to protect intellectual property
  • How to deal with corruption and demand for bribes

**Mandatory workshops for existing exporters seeking new markets 

Prepare and Deliver Export Goods ▼

  • How to mark, label, package and transport export goods
  • How to comply with required documentation
  • How to protect goods against loss in transit

**Mandatory workshops for existing exporters seeking new markets

Wrap-Up Session ▼

  • To address any specific situations/concerns/questions 
  • Export success stories – lessons learned

Export 201: Workshops for New-to-Market (NTM) manufacturers – Session Topics

RETAP Introductory Workshop ▼

  • Overview of RETAP - Meet RETAP’s support team & Presenters from key export assistance organizations describe their programs and services

** Mandatory workshops for existing exporters seeking new markets

Find and Enter Best Export Markets ▼

  • How to identify best export markets
  • How to price, distribute, and promote export products
  • How to adapt to foreign cultures and regulations
  • US&FCS market identification/introductory services
  • Role of overseas agents and distributors
  • Role of overseas agents and distributors
  • How to find and vet suitable agents/distributors
  • What to include in Agent/Distributor Agreements

**Mandatory workshops for existing exporters seeking new markets

Make Export Sales & Get Paid ▼

  • How to respond to RFQs, negotiate terms, and close deals
  • How Incoterms are used for export transactions
  • How to get paid for export sales
  • How to protect against buyer default

**Mandatory workshops for existing exporters seeking new markets

Legal Do’s & Don’ts for Exporters ▼

  • How to protect against cybersecurity threats
  • How to comply with U.S. export regulations
  • How to comply with foreign import regulations
  • How to protect intellectual property
  • How to deal with corruption and demand for bribes
**Mandatory workshops for existing exporters seeking new markets

Prepare and Deliver Export Goods ▼

  • How to mark, label, package and transport export goods
  • How to comply with required documentation
  • How to protect goods against loss in transit

**Mandatory workshops for existing exporters seeking new markets

Wrap-Up Session ▼

  • To address any specific situations/concerns/questions
  • Export success stories – lessons learned

Past Export Training Recordings

Workshop 1

Workshop 2

Workshop 3

Workshop 4

Workshop 5

Workshop 6

Workshop 7

Workshop 8

Workshop EMC

Freight Forwarding Workshop