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Trainings:EXPORTBelize delivers demand driven trainings to clients to help strengthen capacity in order to ease the process when entering international markets. In addition to the sessions mentioned below, EXPORTBelize also offers one-on-one trainings in Export Business Plan Development & Marketing Skills.
Introduction to Exporting The Introduction to Exporting training covers the basics of exporting, highlighting key factors that should be considered when venturing into regional or international markets and introducing participants to key export terms. It also provides participants with requirements for export including general procedures and documentations, a brief overview of trade agreements and an overview of key export factors including HS Codes, Food Safety Certification and packaging and labelling. The session also includes the completion of a cost sheet for the export process and an export readiness assessment that allows participants to evaluate key aspects of their operation to determine the level of readiness for the export market. Trade and Business Intelligence Trade Intelligence is important to those companies interested in operating in the global arena. Consequently, the Trade and Business Intelligence training provides key tools and information necessary when looking at international markets to export. Some topics include identifying potential markets, analyzing market conditions, reaching target marketing, export promotion etc. Throughout the session, the facilitator provides useful online links to assist with market research as well as a market pointer template to aid in developing your own market pointer for specific products. Trade Show Preparation EXPORTBelize assists those companies in preparing for their participation in international trade shows. Participants are guided through various actions to take before, during and after trade shows in addition to marketing tools to better sell their product or service. During the session, facilitators work with participants to set objectives that they would like to meet at shows and, thereafter, conduct follow up sessions to ensure those objectives were met. Facility Inspection To ensure that companies are putting in place basic General Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP), EXPORTBelize facilitates inspection of food facilities so as to prepare companies to be more export-ready. An EXPORTBelize representative conducts a walk though visit with companies providing recommendations on changes to make to their facilities and works along with them to address any corrective action identified. Some components of the inspection include cleaning systems, pest control management, proper labeling, water safety, prevention of cross contamination etc. |
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EXPORTBelize, a unit of the Belize Trade and Investment Development Service (BELTRAIDE), serves as the national trade promotion agency that provides customized needs-based services in the areas of export development and promotion to Near Export-Ready, Export Ready and Established Exporters.
Vision
Enabling a dynamic and competitive export sector that is founded on principles of quality, innovation and customer orientation.
Mission
To foster an enabling environment that promotes diversification and competitiveness of Belize’s export sector.
Vision
Enabling a dynamic and competitive export sector that is founded on principles of quality, innovation and customer orientation.
Mission
To foster an enabling environment that promotes diversification and competitiveness of Belize’s export sector.