Online event
Ask an Export Champion: Kick start your export journey
Monday 30 October at 2:00PM
Hear first-hand from Export Champions who have successfully launched their business in overseas markets, on how they have achieved their international success.
What you’ll learn
- gain insights into building a global brand, understanding cultural nuances and tailoring messaging to different target audiences
- Gain insight into various business models that have been successful in international markets
- Learn about different strategies for entering new markets and expanding internationally
Description
Don't miss out on the chance to hear expert advice from business owners like you and how they turned their businesses into successful international companies.
In this session we will be joined by Riccardo, from Southco Manufacturing who will be sharing his top tips on how to be a successful goods exporter along with Diana from Training for Life who will be sharing her outlook on selling training overseas and how she is growing her business.
About the businesses
Southco has 3,000 employees located in 18 countries, including a UK HQ situated in Worcester, and manufacture access hardware for the manufacturing industry, serving global OEMs. They are global leaders of industry, serving over 100,000 customers in 83 countries with 17 manufacturing and stocking locations in 10 countries.
Training for Life is a training company focusing on public speaking and social and business etiquette in China, India, Russia, Iran, Kenya, Nigeria, Uzbekistan, the UAE, Europe and the UK.
Speakers
Riccardo Cipriani
Regional Distribution Manager, Southco Manufacturing Limited
Riccardo Cipriani, is responsible for the management, support and promotion of Southco’s international distribution channel. Strategically located across the EMEIA region, Southco’s distribution partners are an integral part of Southco’s business model and key to their success.
Diana Mather
Owner, Training for Life
Over the last 20 years Diana has travelled the world teaching Confidence Building, Social Intelligence, Public Speaking and International Etiquette. She has exported her training to China, India, Russia, Switzerland, Europe, Iran, Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, UAE, KSA, Oman, and Uzbekistan. Her clients include individuals, professionals, business people, politicians, university students and international hotel groups.