Import-Export Business Training

Our economy is powered by the contributions of the small business community including the Minnesota Africans immigrant community - the bold who see a new way of building - the dreamers who see the world as it could be and want to do more for themselves, their family, and their community to improve lives.

If you are interested in expanding your business to include international trade, join Minnesota Africans United, in partnership with Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, for this five week "Import-Export Business Training." In this course you will learn:

• Import-Export fundamentals

• Market and competitive analysis

• Financial management

• Operations and logistics

• Navigating trade barriers

• Developing an international business plan

• and more!

Each participant gains access to all the Minnesota African United, DEED and SBA resources used in this series to make starting your business as efficient as possible. 

You'll also have experienced Minnesota Africans United mentors on hand who are prepared to help you realize your dream of launching an international import-export business! As a part of this training program, you'll be eligible to meet with a mentor to receive guidance to help you define your goals, create action plans, and get encouragement and advice during your entrepreneurship journey. You will also be eligible to receive technical assistance through provision of information, tools, resources and personalized advice as it directly relates to starting or growing your business.