BUYUSA.GOV -- U.S. Commercial Service

Connecticut

Using Your Website to Attract Global Sales

Globe on computer screen

Tools for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses to Sell Products Internationally

It is imperative for a small business to have a website strategy to market their products and services these days, especially when selling to overseas markets. 

The U.S. Commercial Service, Middletown Export Assistance in partnership with the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is hosting a seminar on Monday, May 18, 2009, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm to help Connecticut firms learn about tools and best practices for companies to more effectively market their products both locally and internationally. The seminar will focus on Web 2.0 and Google Tools for Small Businesses, Search Engine Optimization Strategies, Localization vs.  Internationalization of Website Content, International Online Payments Options and Internet Fraud.

Join our expert speakers, and get the following questions answered:

  • Are overseas firms using the Internet to search for products?
  • How do search engines rank my website when potential customers do searches?
  • Can I register my website in a foreign country? 
  • Should I translate my website for different target audiences?
  • What are customers saying about my products?
  • How do I protect myself against online fraud?


Event:            Using your Website to Attract Global Sales
Date:              Monday, May 18,  2009
Location:        Northeast Utilities,
                      107 Selden St.
                       Berlin, CT
Time:              1:00pm-5:00pm
Cost:              $40.00
Registration for May 18: https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/newWebinarRegistration.jsp?SmartCode=9Q7X

SECOND SESSION ADDED!

Date:              
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Location:         People's Bank
                       350 Bedford Street
                       Community Room, 2nd floor
                       Stamford, CT
Time:              8:00am-12:00pm
Cost:              $40
Registration for May 19:  https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/newWebinarRegistration.jsp?SmartCode=9Q85

For more information please contact:
Anne Evans
US Export Assistance Center
Anne.Evans@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov
Middletown, CT
860-638 6950