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International Sales Process Steps

Step 1 -   Understanding International Trade.
Step 2 -   Can you Profit from Exporting?
Step 3 -   Am I Ready to Export?
Step 4 -   Researching Export Markets.
Step 5 -   Using Export Information Resources for Efficiency.
Step 6 -   Identifying International Markets for your First Export Efforts.
Step 7 -   Identifying Second and Additional International Markets.
Step 8 -   Identifying your Potential Partners.
Step 9 -   Budgeting for Exports.
Step 10 - Looking at Export Finance Options.
Step 11 - Developing the Export Plan.
Step 12 - Entering New International Markets, Direct, Indirect, Otherwise....
Step 13 - Selecting & Negotiating with Contacts & Partners.
Step 14 - Understanding your International Partners, What they Say, What they Don't, What they Think!
Step 15 - Distribution Methods and Strategies.
Step 16 - Legal Considerations.
Step 17 - Adapting Product/Service for New International Market - Localization.
Step 18 - Taking into Consideration Export Licensing and Trade Restrictions.
Step 19 - Taking into Consideration Customs & Duty Issues.
Step 20 - Pricing Product/Service for Export.
Step 21 - Developing International Sales Policies and Procedures.
Step 22 - Logistics - Shipping, Delivering your Product/Service.
Step 23 - Receiving Payment for your Export Sales.
Step 24 - Supporting and Servicing International Markets.
Step 25 - Developing Documentation, Marketing and Collateral Materials for New Markets.
Step 26 - Understanding and Working within Global Business Environments.
Step 27 - Multi-cultural, Cross-cultural Behaviour Matters!
Step 28 - Training for International Partners and Collaborators.
Step 29 - Market Maintenance & Retention.