Expanding into international markets is no longer reserved for large corporations. For veteran-owned businesses ready to scale, global opportunity is real — but success demands preparation, strategy, and disciplined execution.
To prepare veteran entrepreneurs for that next step, the NVBDC Services Committee proudly presents Navigating Global Markets: An Export Strategy Series, a focused, two-part training designed to move businesses from export curiosity to global execution.
The sessions will be led by the International Trade Administration (ITA), a valued NVBDC Military & Veteran Organization (MVO) Task Force partner. As the federal agency responsible for strengthening U.S. industry abroad, ITA brings unmatched global trade expertise, international market intelligence, and direct access to export resources that help veteran-owned businesses compete, and win.
This no-cost training, delivered directly by ITA trade experts, provides veteran entrepreneurs with structured guidance to move from export curiosity to global execution.
Export 101: Getting Started with Global Sales & Market Entry
March 11 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (ET)
This foundational session is created for companies that are new to exporting or exploring new international markets. For many business owners, the desire to expand globally is there, but knowing where to begin can feel overwhelming. Export 101 provides clarity. Participants will explore why exporting matters in today’s economy, how to assess their company’s export readiness, and how to identify two to four priority international markets using practical, data-driven market intelligence tools. By the end of the session, attendees will walk away with a clear export roadmap and actionable next steps to begin their global sales journey with confidence.
Export 201: Executing Your Global Sales & Go-to-Market Strategy
March 18 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (ET)
Building on that foundation, the session shifts from planning to action. Designed for companies ready to turn research into results, this session focuses on execution. Participants will learn how to translate market intelligence into a structured go-to-market strategy, evaluate market entry approaches, develop sales channels, identify international partners, and consider pricing strategies for global competitiveness. Export 201 provides practical guidance to help veteran-owned businesses move from preparation to performance in international markets.
Global markets represent billions in opportunity, but real success demands preparation, disciplined strategy, and informed execution. This no-cost training reflects the shared commitment of NVBDC and ITA to equip certified veteran-owned businesses with the practical tools, resources, and strategic insight necessary to compete and scale in international markets.
Through this Export Strategy Series, NVBDC continues its commitment to equipping certified veteran-owned businesses with the tools, partnerships, and strategic insight needed to compete beyond U.S. borders.
If your veteran-owned business is ready to explore international sales or refine your global go-to-market strategy, this training was built for you.
Further registration details are available at: nvbdc.org/events/
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