Just as every business is different, there are many different business models to choose from when entering a new market. On November 15th, learn about different ways of structuring your business for international growth - from a direct model, to a representative office to a distribution model - and the pros and cons of each.

Did you know that large companies work with organizations of all sizes to help fulfill their procurement needs? On October 18th, learn what some of the world’s biggest enterprises look for in suppliers, how they procure and common pitfalls to avoid when bidding for their business. Take advantage of interactive conversation with high-level subject matter experts from Dell and American Express. Tune in and participate in an interactive Q...

Join Gloria Larkin, Procurement Advisor to American Express, and a representative from the Small Business Administration for a digital mentoring session on how to kick-start your relationship with government buyers. From the basics of working with large scale buyers to tips and tricks on how to best market yourself, sign up today to take advantage of person-to-person advice and real-time Q&A to position your company for growth!

The American Express® Summit for Success: Washington, D.C. is a free one-day event designed to help grow your business. WHAT TO EXPECT Learn how to grow your business through government contracts, corporate procurement and exporting. Attend interactive learning and development workshops for all experience levels. Connect with fellow business owners, decision makers, large prime contractors and government resources. Opt-in to matchmaking an...

This session will cover how winning a government contract in the construction industry will help boost your company growth. Join American Express Procurement Advisors and successful business owners in the Construction Industry to take advantage of person-to-person advice and real-time Q&A to position your company for growth!

The American Express Summit for Success: Atlanta is a free one-day event where business owners and leaders at small and mid-sized companies can discover opportunities for growth through sessions dedicated to government contracting, corporate procurement, international sales, and general business strategies hosted by insightful industry leaders. The Summit will also feature interactive workshops, group mentoring sessions and one-on-one business...

This session is for new and experienced government contractors alike. Teaming can be a great way to compete for opportunities that your company might not be eligible for on your own. Connect directly with Ron Perry, President of Teya Services and the 2012 American Express Teaming Contractor of the year. Alongside Gloria Larkin, Procurement Advisor to American Express, Ron and Gloria will cover how to explore teaming techniques, resources and p...

Hear firsthand what it takes to conduct business with the federal government and receive personalized advice from Gloria Larkin, an expert in government contracting, marketing and business development. The new federal fiscal year kicked off at the beginning of October, so it’s a great time to discuss the ins and outs of working with the various agencies and learn what steps to take - and pitfalls to avoid - to position your company for c...

If previous attempts at extracting information from FPDS-NG have left you frustrated, be sure to tune in to this Give Me 5 presentation! That’s because Guy Timberlake of The American Small Business Coalition will discuss and demonstrate why and how the Federal Procurement Data System-Next Generation (FPDS-NG) is a powerful tool companies can leverage to support the development of insights, intelligence and relationships associated with f...

The American Express Summit for Success in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, June 26, is a free, all-day event designed to provide business growth strategies to small and mid-sized companies. Attendees will discover opportunities for growth through sessions dedicated to government contracting, corporate procurement, exporting, and general business strategies hosted by insightful industry leaders. The Summit will also feature interactive workshops,...