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A ccessing I nternational M arkets July 2010 and January 2011 Classes. A ccessing I nternational M arkets. AIM Overview. AIM is a one-year export program that helps Virginia companies pursue new leads in one target country internationally.
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Accessing International Markets July 2010 and January 2011 Classes
AccessingInternationalMarkets AIM Overview • AIM is a one-year export program that helps Virginia companies pursue new leads in one target country internationally. • AIM encourages clients to adopt a systematic, proactive approach to the export process which minimizes risks and maximizes returns. • AIM connects Virginia companies to the tools and resources they need to succeed internationally. Virginia’s Export Activation Program Turn Your Leads into Sales!
AccessingInternationalMarkets Five Key Program Components AIM Virginia’s Export Activation Program Turn Your Leads into Sales!
AccessingInternationalMarkets AIM Graduate Results • As of July 2009 AIM has served 49 graduates. • During their time in the AIM Program, companies reported on average, a 92% increase in sales in their target market and a 44% increase in their total international sales. • 40% also reported appointing a new representative in their target market. Virginia’s Export Activation Program Turn Your Leads into Sales!
AccessingInternationalMarkets AIM Applicants Criteria • Must be in business for at least two years in Virginia. • Must employ at least ten full time employees in Virginia. • Must generate at least $1million in annual sales in Virginia. • Must commit to travel to their target market via a VEDP • Market Visit during their time in the program. • You may view a list of markets we serve online at: • http://www.exportvirginia.org/schedule_market_visits.html Virginia’s Export Activation Program Turn Your Leads into Sales!
AccessingInternationalMarkets How To Apply • The AIM Program accepts 20 clients a year. • Classes of ten start the first of January & July. • Applications are due the first of June & December. • Program details and applications are available online at: • http://www.exportvirginia.org/aim.html Virginia’s Export Activation Program Turn Your Leads into Sales!
AccessingInternationalMarkets AIM Class Schedules Virginia’s Export Activation Program Turn Your Leads into Sales!
AccessingInternationalMarkets What is missing from your global strategy? AIM Contact: AIM Program Manager Elizabeth Morgan-Brown Tel: 804-545-5768 EMBrown@YesVirginia.org