How to Get Started in International Trade

Event description

In this training, you will learn how to prepare for exporting, assistance available as you are beginning to export, and resources to assist you as dive in to the world of international trade. You will learn export readiness indicators, how to develop your export business plan, trade training options, services to help you connect with legitimate foreign buyers, marketing reimbursement programs to offset the costs of trade, partner due diligence services and international compliance for successful international sales.

This training will be lead by the Missouri SBDC at MSSU and trade specialists from the Missouri Small Business Development Center International Trade Program, the Missouri Office of International Trade and Investment, and the U.S. Commercial Service’s International Trade Administration.

This session is ideal for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and anyone new to international trade.

Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm

Location: MSSU Plaster School of Business, Gibson Data Analytics Lab (3rd Floor)

This event is open to the public in-person and online. A Zoom link will be sent out via email prior to the event.