THE AFRICA TRADE OFFICE 1100 Mercantile Lane Suite 115-A Largo, MD 20774 Ph 301-583-4650
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION: WHAT’S NEXT FOR SOUTHERN SUDAN?
The Africa Trade Office was honored to host a seven-person delegation from the South African City of Tswhane (formerly Pretoria) led by the Executive Mayor Kgosientoso Ramkgopa on July 6, 2011. The delegation held a roundtable with Prince George’s County firms regarding specific opportunities in IT infrastructure, and construction. U.S. companies were encouraged to come to South Africa and open up operations for the long term.
This
project is funded by a grant from the U.S Small Business
Administration (SBA). SBA's funding should not be construed
as an endorsement of any products, opinions, or services.
All SBA-funded projects are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory
basis.
Business
Support
Export One AFRICA/Coaching/Business Counseling
Export One: Africa! is a comprehensive
seven-week course taught by Empowering Ideas, LLC and Princeton
Healthcare, LLC and a team of consultants comprised of expert
practitioners engaged in markets throughout the world. This
team of veterans in the international arena are actively
engaged in business deals in Brazil, Korea, India,
Senegal and Ghana. The coursework includes use of
a workbook, practical applications, identification of resources,
case studies and live projects leading to certification and
completion of a trade deal.
The uniqueness of the class is that each company
that registers agrees to complete an international trade
deal. Companies are expected to complete a limited
number of specially designed coaching sessions with the course
consultants positioning them to complete a deal.
The didactic classwork and the coaching sessions culminate
in the actual completion of a trade deal. The process
of selling is precisely what will transform your company’s
understanding from that of a trader thinking about above
average returns to that of an insider with successfully expanded
business operations. You will know first hand the process
and requirements for negotiating a deal, vetting an international
firm, qualifying products and services, pricing, insurance,
securing international financing, engaging freight forwarders,
complying with customs procedures, payment options and so
much more.
Classes begin each spring. For more information
or to register for this course, please call our office
at (301) 583-3285.
Counseling The Africa Trade Office provides support to SMEs by offering
one-on-one counseling services to companies. Call or e-mail
to schedule an appointment with one of our counselors.
Provide you with sample international business and marketing
plan templates;
Identify reputable banks, government agencies and international
financing institutions;
Introduce you to local, state and federal resources to
facilitate trade deals; contracts that engage companies
in other regions of the world and to international trade
leads databases;
Connect you with other institutions that provide international
business support;
Share country-specific opportunities and information
on teaming and potential international partners; and
Provide information on the benefits of operating in the
Foreign Trade Zone.
Referrals for Business Services
An International Matrix of Services is
available to firms going global. The services are typically
provided by companies with experience and expertise in specific
aspects of business. Services range from providing
capital to finance an international deal, insurance, staffing,
passport services, language training, cultural awareness,
marketing and procurement assistance. The Africa Trade
Office does not endorse the services of any company; but
it can recommend a short list of companies that you may consider.
The Matrix can be especially helpful for international firms
interested in support services in order to begin operations
in the U.S., expand their markets or make an investment.
The International Matrix of Services can
also be utilized to identify lawyers with expertise
in international law, commercial real estate agents with
office/warehouse space listings, distributors and marketing
partners, staffing companies and trade offices – to
name a few.
The following is a more complete list of services within
this matrix:
This
project is funded by a grant from the U.S Small Business
Administration (SBA). SBA's funding should not be construed
as an endorsement of any products, opinions, or services.
All SBA-funded projects are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory
basis. 
