AfriExporter Academy

ITS-03-FIT-005 - Bonds & GuaranteesHere you are going to study different types of bonds and guarantees, their purpose, the parties involved and how they operate. We will also discuss how bonds or guarantees are managed by banks.In this Learning Unit you are going to:- Learn what types of bonds and guarantees there are and how they operate;- Analyse advantages and disadvantages of different types of bonds/guarantees for exporters;- Discuss the parties involved and their responsibilities;- Examine how bonds/guarantees are managed by banks. Having trouble accessing the course? Email us at support@ebsi.ie or contact us on Skype at ebsikiltimagh and we will help you out!  Read more

Money matters can be intimidating for even the smartest people. However, having a solid understanding of basic financial terms and methods is crucial to your career. When terms like ROI, EBIT, GAAP, and extrapolation join the conversation, you"ll want to know what people are talking about, and you"ll want to be able to participate in the discussion. The Budgets And Financial Reports course will give you a solid foundation in finance. We"ll cover topics like commonly used terms, financial statements, budgets, forecasting, purchasing decisions, and financial legislation. Read more

Through our Business Acumen course your participants will improve their judgment and decisiveness skills. Business Acumen is all about seeing the big picture and recognizing that all decisions no matter how small can have an effect on the bottom line. Participants will increase their financial literacy and improve their business sense. Business Acumen will give your participants an advantage everyone wishes they had. The course will help your participants recognize learning events, manage risk better, and increase their critical thinking. Business Acumen has the ability to influence your whole organization, and provide that additional edge that will lead to success. Read more

A company's ethics will determine its reputation. Good business ethics are essential for the long-term success of an organization. Implementing an ethical program will foster a successful company culture and increase profitability. Developing a Business Ethics program takes time and effort, but doing so will do more than improve business, it will change lives. A company's ethics will have an influence on all levels of business. It will influence all who interact with the company including customers, employees, suppliers, competitors, etc. All of these groups will have an effect on the way a company's ethics are developed. It is a two-way street; the influence goes both ways, which makes understanding ethics a very important part of doing business today. Ethics is very important, as news can now spread faster and farther than ever before. Read more

This course examines the basics, most importantly to be considerate of others, dress/appearance, the workplace versus social situations, business meetings, proper introductions and "the handshake", conversation skills/small talk, cultural differences affecting international business opportunities, dealing with interruptions, and proper business email and telephone etiquette. Let"s face it: we've all had those embarrassing etiquette gaffes. Our Business Etiquette course will help your participants look and sound their best no matter what the situation. Read more

Business succession planning is all about being prepared. The loss of valuable leadership can cripple even the strongest of companies. Succession planning is an essential component to the survival and growth of any business. Whether it is grooming employees to become leaders, or preparing for an employee's retirement, participants will identify common obstacles and how to overcome them. Our Business Succession Planning course will show you the differences between succession planning and mere replacement planning. How you prepare people to take on leadership responsibilities is just as important as hiring the right person for the job. Every company should have a form of succession planning in its business plan. Read more