This course teaches you the practical lessons, in plain speak, how to successfully setup your own import export agency business. Benefit from 35+ years of experience and know pitfalls so you won’t make the most common mistakes that lead to failure.
Curriculum
- 8 Sections
- 13 Lessons
- Lifetime
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- Module 1 (Video Length: 22m 40s)In this module, you'll learn how to set-up your business, what start-up costs to consider, how to conduct market research and how to identify worldwide suppliers.1
- Module 2 (Video Length: 54m 8s)In this module you'll learn how to contact potential buyers, the advantages and disadvantages of trading as a commission agent, a stockist agent, a general importer or a procurement agent.1
- Module 3 (Video Length: 1h 1m 24s)In this module you'll learn about various sales outlets, best practice for visiting potential buyers, how to conduct follow-up visits and advertising tips.1
- Module 4 (Video Length: 42m 42s)In this module you'll learn how to be a successful negotiator by setting a winning strategy.1
- Module 5 (Video Length: 1h 8m 20s)In this module you'll learn about Incoterms 2020, what's involved with third-party logistics providers, the importance of pre-shipment Inspection and review your checklist.1
- Module 6 (Video Length: 12m 30s)This module gives you some tips on how to setup your website and online marketing without wasting time and money.1
- Document LibraryA Practical cost sheet, example request for a quotation from suppliers, example request to become a stockist agent, example request to become a commission agent, example request for an Air freight quotation, example request for a sea freight quotation, a visit report sheet and example of a non-circumvention clause.1
- Case Studies6