Through TEAM’s partnership with the Haas Center for Business Research, we offer vital introductory and developmental services to those businesses seeking to tap the external markets overseas, including programs in training and education, marketing, sales lead development, and sample business success stories in the area of International Trade.

Numerous training videos are offered each month and along with customized training on all topics of international trade. Programs guide participants through the export process, teach about importing, the role of the US Customs and Commerce departments, transportation & logistics and business planning & finance.

Video Streaming Library: A collection of video-streamed modules on various international trade topics such as financing and marketing. Access is at no charge for Santa Rosa County companies:

		Branding Your Product for Export – Small businesses do not have the resources large corporations have in order to successfully brand their products internationally. This module is designed to help small businesses successfully brand their products for international markets.
		Learning to Utilize Trade Events - This web cast is designed to help companies fully utilize trade events. The presentation covers information such as how to create an effective booth and where to find trade events that are for your respective industry.
		Learn how to Avoid Some Common Mistakes Exporters Make -The purpose of this module is to inform exporters how they can avoid certain oversights and control their export operations by reviewing some of the common mistakes that U.S. exporters make.
		Important Recommendations Exporters can Benefit From -This module is designed to help exporters take the steps necessary in order to be successful in international Business. Starting an export company has several risks associated with it, but opportunities often outweigh risks and exporting can be profitable.
		Discover the Role of the U.S. Government in Trade - Various key regulations and controls that are in place will be reviewed along with corresponding compliance requirements. We will discuss the Department of Commerce and the U.S. Customs Departments role in International Trade and highlight support services.
		Learn the Specific Steps a Company Must Take to Export and How They Should Start the Process - Topics include: identifying the best markets and deciding the optimal sales and distribution methods, basic transportation issues, logistics, information on export documentation and on export regulations.
		Foreign Trade Zones - See If Your Business can benefit from a Foreign Trade Zone. This training module was designed to educate exporters on foreign trade zones and how they are affected by them. Exporters will learn how FTZs effect the market, what are the different types of FTZs, and how can an exporter utilize a Foreign Trade Zone.
		Export Finance - Thorough and Clear Presentation about Methods of International Payment. This presentation examines the basic and sophisticated options for financing your international sales.
		A first-hand look at Succeeding in Today’s Marketplace - Tanury Industries is one of Rhode Island’s most innovative and successful companies. This webcast provides the viewer with an inside look at how a small business can find ways to both survive and succeed in today’s global marketplace.

Webcasting: Get new market and industry information without leaving your office. Tune into these webinars to hear from U.S. Commercial Service and industry trade experts about how your company can increase international sales.

Webcast technology provides an engaging and innovative way to offer training programs and information to individuals at their convenience. This unique technology delivers streamed material to your desktop, either in a live and interactive session, or as an archived presentation to be viewed at your convenience via the US Government Export portal.

		Are You Ready? - Explore the steps to successful exporting: Prepare Research, Develop, Promote, Trade, Finance and Follow-up. It's not a question of "if" but "when"... Learn about the opportunities and your "when."
		Going Beyond Borders – Video Highlights: Thinking Globally, Around the World in Four Ways, an American Success Story.
		Selling Overseas 101: Strategic Exporting -This webinar will introduce the basic information, methods and strategies to help you export your products abroad. It is designed for company decision makers who are thinking about exporting or want to expand exports to multiple markets.
		China - While U.S. shelves bulge with Chinese made goods, China's imports of U.S. made products are also growing, doubling since 1990, to make the country our fourth largest trading partner. Given China's WTO membership, the 2008 Olympics and strong economic growth, shouldn't you be headed to China with your order book? This video includes strategic market insights on China and American exporting success stories.

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