Understand the risks of starting an import/export business and how to mitigate them. With a module on effective business planning, this us a must for those new to importing and exporting.
Event details
This session is tailored to SMEs at the beginning stages of starting their import/export business.
Presented by:
Corinne Campbell, Founder, XDOC
Corinne Campbell has over twenty years international experience in the import and export of goods. As the founder of XDOC, Corinne has first hand experience of starting and running businesses.
Corinne consults to businesses at various levels by reviewing their existing processes to improve efficiency and compliance, optimising their procedures for each market, training and supporting their international trade staff, help reducing errors arising from inexperience, changing regulations and solving import/export staff shortages. Corinne is also the author of the Comprehensive Import Export manual which is a 132 page reference manual of documentation examples and information about Import/Export.
Lance Scoular, Founder and CEO of Key Directions
Lance Scoular is the Founder and CEO of Key Directions, Specialists and Facilitators in Global Business, eCommerce and Knowledge Broking. Lance’s experience and expertise in international trade spans 40 years and a diverse range of organizations: multinational companies (3M Company & Baxter Healthcare); directorships with companies in the areas of freight forwarding, customs brokerage, international sales and marketing; Industry peak bodies; and Government Organisations.
He has also founded a number of businesses over a 30 year period and is currently developing a number of websites to assist people who want to achieve financial freedom and personal success in various dimensions. With a unique understanding of the workings of the “stakeholders” in global business, (corporate, governmental, multinational and SME’s,) he is able to share his knowledge and insights in a clear, simple and understandable style. Lance has developed, provided and lectured at various courses, seminars and workshops relating to International Trade at institutions around Australia and internationally.
