How to Prepare for Export | UPS WEP

​​This is the second of five webinars that Startup Canada will host as part of the UPS Women Exporters Program. These webinars are designed for early stage women entrepreneurs and will walk through the tools and resources to get your business export ready. Each webinar will feature both later-stage entrepreneurs and industry expert guest speakers and will suggest a number of resources to get you started in your export journey.

​Event Description

​During this webinar, we’ll focus on the steps that small businesses need to take before they can start exporting. We’ll cover the importance of researching potential markets, understanding local regulations and customs, building an international go-to-market strategy, and developing all of the elements of a strong export plan. We’ll also cover tips on finding the right market, right partners, and resources to support the exporting journey.

​Event Details

​Thursday, October 17th 2024

​1:00-2:00 PM ET | 10:00-11:00 AM PT

​Speakers

​Lora Rigutto, CITP: Partnerships and Community Lead, FITT
Allison Thorne: Business Advisor, International Expansion, BDC Advisory Services
Vanessa Pukal: Trade Commissioner, TCS

​Who is this webinar for?

​Early stage women identifying entrepreneurs who are looking to begin exporting their products or have just started to export to new markets.

​Partners

​The Women Exporters Program is powered by Startup Canada and co-presented by UPS.