DIT South East Masterclass Series: E-commerce for International Trade
Sarah Carroll, Grow Global’s Founder, ran a series of masterclasses on E-commerce for International Trade for the Department for International Trade (DIT) South East. The partnerships and programme included the European Regional Development Fund’s (ERDF) ASEAN programme which aims to increase the competitiveness of SME’s within the Coast to Capital area in international markets and the ERDF’s Get Exporting 2 programme.
This masterclass is one of a series which aims to increase the competitiveness of the regions SME’s in international markets.
What is the objective of the masterclass?
The masterclass will provide your company with the know-how and tools you need to make your e-commerce website world-class and adapt it to be suitable for international customers. This will give yoou a new cheaper way to enter international markets. As a by-product, this can also boost online enquiries and sales in the UK.
Are you ready to:
• Exploit the export potential of online sales?
• Incorporate international e-commerce as part of your export strategy?
• Manage export sales arising online?
• Start exporting with e-commerce?
• Turn your existing UK e-commerce success into export income?
Your website is an essential channel to showcase your products and services overseas. Attend this specialist masterclass to learn the practical steps you can take to use your website to generate export sales. Find out how to build a successful international e-commerce website that could open up a new channel for international trade and attract new business from customers around the world. This masterclass, led by Sarah Carroll, an expert in e-commerce for international trade will provide hints and tips on how to structure and design your e-commerce website.
This masterclass will include case studies of companies who have already gained new international business through the web. You will also learn from and network with other exporters who are developing their global business through e-commerce.
This is also an opportunity to meet face-to-face with a Department for International Trade Adviser who can give you more information about the ways in which DIT can hep your business and answer any related export questions you may have on the day.
Who should attend the seminar?
This is an innovative full-day masterclass aimed at online sellers seeking to increase their export sales by using international e-commerce.
What are the dates of the masterclasses?
31 July 2017 - Redhill, Surrey
30 August 2017 — Woking, Surrey
1 November 2017 - Chatham, Kent
22 February 2018 - Ascot, Berkshire
15 March 2018 - Brighton, Sussex