The New Nation - Internet Edition

BUSINESS REPORT

A two-day training workshop on 'Market Research for Export to EU' was held during May 22-23, 2008 at DCCI, jointly organised by DCCI Business Institute (OBI) and Centre for Promotion of Imports from Developing Countries (CBI), the Netherlands.

DCCI Vice-President Khandaker Shahidul Islam was the chief guest in the certificate awarding ceremony of the workshop held on May 23.

The DCCI Vice-President in his speech mentioned that the EU is the largest export market for Bangladesh.

He said that the knowledge, tools and techniques of market survey learnt during the workshop would be useful for the participants, respective organisations and also for the national economy.

He also said that if anyone could apply this knowledge in actual problem-solving for business development, then the DCCI's efforts would be successful. Dhaka Chamber always helps the entrepreneurs and business executives to become professionals and competitive through its training services.

So, OBI always welcomes to participate in the training courses suitable for employees or professionals. He informed that DCCI expects to continue its joint cooperation in expanding and deepening trade and economic relations between Bangladesh and EU in the days ahead.

Executive Director, OBI Md Hossain Ali mentioned that local industries have to produce quality products and market them at competitive prices to face the challenges of globalization at home and abroad. He added that it is very important for the business executives to know products, prices and customers by identifying market segments in EU as well as all over the world.

Knowledgeable and trained person are necessary to run a modern business. Joost Van der Kooij, Partner, Facts Figures Future (FFF), Netherlands and Consultant, CBI and Onno Roukerns, Partner, Facts Figures Future (FFF), Netherlands and Consultant, CBI were present on the occasion.

The course aimed at familiarizing the following topics: Find the essential market information, trade statistics, market reports and vertical portals, price database" e-markets, trade fair database, interview, tips and tricks, find a buyer, explore online business directories, search engines and generic porters, country selection, find the essential market access requirements, use the market access database, international market research process, research plan, process planning and budgeting etc.

Senior and mid level executives from various sectors like: education, garments, pharmaceuticals, IT, service industry, banking took part in the training.