Wednesday, April 28, 2010

CME Smart Session - The 12 Deadly Sins for New Exporters... and the skills you need to avoid them


Coming out of the current recession it is important that your business look beyond the United States to develop a wider international presence and increase trade. How you prepare and build capacity when it comes to developing international business will be crucial to your success.

In this Smart Session, you will benefit from the experts at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) who will highlight the key knowledge and skills that your managers and employees need to be able to compete successfully in international markets, and the role that BCIT can play in preparing your company for increased export capability.

The session will be a unique opportunity for your company to share stories of what works and what doesn’t with other BC businesses.

Learn how to ensure that your company is equipped to take advantage of international business opportunities

Who should attend?

CEOs, Marketing/Sales Managers, Plant Managers, and other stakeholders interested in increasing their company’s international profile.

This innovative seminar will allow you to:

  • Learn more about how you can equip your company and its leaders to increase your
    international presence;
  • Position your company to increase its exports;
  • Discover the skills you need to operate internationally;
  • Understand how other businesses have managed to increase their international
    presence;
  • Take advantage of the capacity of BCIT to provide these skills;
  • Share with others the international business challenges you face, and potential solutions
    to these.

    Join us to help prepare your business for international success!

    Date: Thursday, May 20, 2010
    Time: 8:00 am to 11:00 am (Registration & Networking 7:30 am)
    Price: $35 Members - $55 Non Members Early Bird till May 6th / $45 Members - $65 Non Members After May 6th
    Location: Hampton Inn & Suites, 19500 Langley Bypass (Route 10), Surrey
    Register Online: www.cme-mec.ca/bc Questions? Zena Caul at zena.caul@cme-mec.ca
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