March 29, 2011 - Strategy of International Business Workshop

Facilitator:Doug Taylor. Doug Taylor is the Managing Director of Pacific Business Intelligence Ltd. (PBI). www.pacificintel.com. Established in 1983, PBI provides professional consulting services in the core areas of international business development, strategic market planning, market research, international marketing and corporate guidance. PBI has undertaken assignments in over twenty-five countries in Europe, Asia, North America, the Middle East and the Caribbean for private industry, governments and international organizations. He is a certified FITT Trainer (Forum for International Trade Training)
 
 

Getting Prepared Understanding your market strategically:
  • International Market Research
  • PEST  Analysis
  • SWOT Analysis
   
Strategic Market Entry Choices Market Entry Choices:
  • Exporting,
  • Strategic Alliances,
  • Licensing,
  • Franchising,
  • Joint Ventures,
International  Marketing and Competitive Intelligence
 
  • The 4 P’s of international marketing
  • Understanding foreign markets
  • Competitive Intelligence
Getting Paid and Risk Management
 
  • Trade Finance
  • Payments Insurance
  • Sources of Assistance
   
International Information and resources
  • Great web resources
  • Getting Connected-business and social media resources
 
 
KEY LESSONS LEARNED
 
1.     Understanding international cultures and how their business works
2.     The essentials of developing an international marketing plan
3.     Resource requirements for going international
4.     Sources of assistance-both private and public
5.     How to undertake cost effective and relevant international market research
6.     Understanding the 4 P’s of international marketing and how they are different than domestic marketing

March 29, 2011 - Strategy of Internat...
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Date and Time

Tuesday Mar 29, 2011
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM PDT

Registration: 7:30am
Program: 8am - 11am

Location

Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel
15269 104 Avenue, Surrey

Fees/Admission

Free

Website

http://www.businessinsurrey.com

Contact Information

Heather Scragg
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