Webinar Series: Exploring European eCommerce

Webinar Dates: September 11th, 13th & 18th (11:00 am ET)
Participation Cost: $75 For the Series (all three webinars included)
Registration: Click here to sign-up
Questions: julie.carducci@trade.gov or tobias.wester@trade.gov

The U.S. Commercial Service is pleased to present a webinar series for U.S. SMEs looking to boost exports to the European Union through e-commerce.

In 2015, the European Commission unveiled the Digital Single Market strategy, making the growth of the digital economy a priority for Europe. In 2016, E-commerce sales in Europe reached $628 billion, up 15%, with 261 million consumers shopping online

What does this mean for U.S. exporters?

Join the US Commercial Service as we explore the implications of the EU Digital Market strategy for U.S. exporters. Over the course of the series, experts will provide insight on how to find best markets, getting goods to market and tips on e-commerce VAT. Speakers will offer practical advice to U.S. SMEs looking to do business in Europe.

Webinar #1

September 11 - Finding Europe's Best eCommerce Markets

• Regional market segmentation in Europe
• Using data to target the best e-commerce markets
• E-Commerce Europe entry strategies
• Speaker: Finnian O'Cionnaith, Head of Research & Development - GEODIS

Webinar #2

September 13 - eCommerce Distribution for Europe

• Logistics and distribution challenges when fulfilling orders from Europe.
• Service expectations of the European customers.
• Cost structures based on sales volume.
• Speakers: Stan de Caluwe, Se. Manager Supply Chain Solutions - Holland International Distribution Council & Chris Boyle, President - Global Access

Webinar #3

September 18 - VAT Fulfillment for eCommerce

• What is VAT and how is it paid?
• Differences in VAT fulfillment between standard exports and eCommerce
• Properly invoicing customers on B2C shipments
• Speakers: Daniela Treplow, Market Communications, EuroVAT

To view previously recorded webinars go to
export.gov/europe 

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