Business Without Borders: Intro to Export Workshop

Explore international opportunities at this polished, in-person workshop introducing entrepreneurs and small-business owners to exporting.
About this Event

Business Without Borders: Intro to Export Workshop is an in-person workshop for entrepreneurs, startups, and small-business owners interested in international sales and growth.

Join the Urban League Center for Entrepreneurship of Metropolitan St. Louis and the Missouri District Export Council for an interactive introduction to exporting. Whether you’re exploring international sales for the first time or looking for practical guidance to expand your reach, you’ll gain insights, expert advice, and resources to help you get started.

What You’ll Learn

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• Getting started with exporting: Why businesses export, how to assess your readiness, and examples from Missouri small businesses.
  
• Finding international customers: Identifying overseas markets, conducting market research, and connecting with international buyers and distribution partners.
  
• Marketing and pricing: Product presentation, international packaging and labeling considerations, export pricing, duties, and tariffs.
  
• Payments and logistics: International payment options, strategies to avoid scams, shipping documentation, and logistics basics.
  
• Resources and next steps: Organizations and government programs that support exporting, plus a start on your first 90-day export action plan.
  

Featured Speakers

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• Jeff Auton — Auton Advisors LLC
  
• Rey Castuciano — Table Wisdom
  
• Leslie Fisher — Missouri SBDC
  
• Han Ko — USAKO Group
  
• Renita Miller — UMSL
  
• Daniel Platschek — Barry-Wehmiller
  
• Dave Shogren — US International Foods