Exporting Essentials is your step-by-step introduction to the world of international trade. Designed specifically for small business owners, this course breaks down the exporting process into clear, manageable steps—no prior experience required. Whether you're exploring your first overseas opportunity or looking to scale your operations globally, this course will give you the tools and confidence to take your business to the next level.
Friday, August 7, 2026
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
This is a webinar. Upon registration, you will receive your access link via email.Â
Dimitris Kloussiadis, a Senior Business Consultant with the International Trade Center, has over 28 years’ experience in international business, in both the public and private sectors. While in the private sector, he established an extensive network of international distributors and dealers in the Middle East and North African markets. Earlier in his career he owned an import business which marketed European and Asian products to US architectural and construction firms, and to major US department stores.
Laurent Kahl is an international trade consultant with the UGA Small Business Development Center. He has extensive private sector experience in the international trade field with over four decades working for both private and semi-government entities.
Mario Gonzalez, a Business Consultant with the UGA SBDC International Trade Center, has over 18 years of combined professional experience in information technology, telecommunications, project management and international trade/business. Over the last 10 years, he has been responsible for sales and marketing, P&L management, as well as customer acquisitions and development for a wide variety of industries across the Americas (banking, utilities, software, telco operators, higher education, retail and government). This includes work with SMEs and multinational corporations.
The UGA Small Business Development Center is a Public Service and Outreach unit of the University of Georgia. This program is funded through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and is supported by federal taxpayer funds. Our federal funding disclosure can be found at www.georgiasbdc.org.
By registering, I certify that I am legally authorized to receive services funded by U.S. taxpayer dollars, in accordance with applicable federal law and regulations. All programs are open to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
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