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SUMMARY:Going Global - International Business Workshop
URL:http://www.harbourliving.ca/event/going-global-international-business-workshop/
LOCATION:Vancouver Island Conference Centre :: 101 Gordon Street Nanaimo, 
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:This workshop will leave participants with a clear understanding of the steps necessary and tools available to develop and manage a focused international business strategy for their company. More information below.=0D=0A=
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'Going Global' Export Workshop=0D=0A=
Is YOUR business export ready? =0D=0A=
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Together with the Ministry of Tourism, Trade and Investment we are hosting a workshop for any business interested in learning how to export their product or service outside of BC. =0D=0A=
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Cost: $25/person and includes lunch =0D=0A=
Date: March 2, 2011 =0D=0A=
Time: 11:00 am - 1:30 pm =0D=0A=
Location: Vancouver Island Conference Centre, 101 Gordon St. Nanaimo =0D=0A=
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RSVP: PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Limit 30 participants. =0D=0A=
Contact Katie Ferland at 250-755-4465 or katie.ferland@nanaimo.ca. =0D=0A=
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This workshop focuses on several key aspects of doing business internationally, including: =0D=0A=
-the current forces of globalization, =0D=0A=
-how business conditions and practices differ from country to country, =0D=0A=
-market entry strategies from exporting to foreign direct investment, =0D=0A=
-exchange rates and getting paid and risk management =0D=0A=
-market and competitive intelligence =0D=0A=
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Who should attend:=0D=0A=
-Owners and managers of small and medium sized enterprises currently exporting or thinking of exporting=0D=0A=
-Education institutes to expand your student base =0D=0A=
-Government officials to learn why you should support international activities within your community =0D=0A=
-Business associations to provide value added information to your members. =0D=0A=
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Book your seat today!
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