Structure Of A Trade Mission

A trade mission typically involves: 

• Market analysis to identify the most advantageous trading opportunities.
• Identification of foreign partners, buyers, agents and/or distributors.
• A pre-mission briefing.
• Arrangement of 1:1 business/prospect meetings by the Council for attendees.
• Welcome briefing held upon arrival in the destination country.
• In-country seminars on export/import procedures, partnership options, market opportunities, methods of payments, distribution practices and latest trends.
• A meet and greet between mission attendees and foreign prospects  (group presentations / 30 minute presentations by each attendee to a larger audience).
• Pre-arranged 1:1 meetings with attendees and their pre-arranged prospects (anywhere from 10-20 depending on the length of the mission).
• City tour(s).
• Business site tour(s) – (where applicable).
• End of mission group dinner.
• Follow-up with prospects.