10 Tips to Prepare for A Successful Trade Event The ever growing complexities and variables associated with preparing for a successful trade event demand commitment, as well as careful and contemplative focus both from participants and event organizers alike. In this article, we have prepared 10 Tips that deserve your attention in order to ensure that this expensive and time-consuming activity is well managed and serves its promotional function. Think Sales There are few functions in business as exact and dynamic as personal selling. An organization’s sales team lives and dies by the results of its efforts, which cannot be easily fudged, finessed, or faked. A salesperson obtains the orders required, and he either makes sales targets or doesn’t. By thinking sales, and positively affecting the selling process as a trade show goal, the exhibitor is setting realistic expectations that reside more in the area of an exact science. Armed with the understanding the selling function has many phases, the trade show can shorten the existing selling cycle by delivering qualified prospects to your exhibit sooner rather than later. It can also establish a positive environment where sales and prospects meet face to face to solve problems, add value, and […]

Business and Trade Event Categories and Proper Terminology There are many terms for different types of events floating internationally. In recent years, the difference between these terms has also become increasingly vague, and relying on generic descriptions (for example, entering something similar to “trade shows Ethiopia”) when searching for appropriate event for your company to participate in might not produce the best results. Many Conventions, Conferences or Forums take on features of Trade Shows so that businesses can have their booths on site as well. And vice versa, many large Trade Shows choose to hold a Conference type event at the same time, in addition to usual panel discussions. So in this article, we will try to see the differences between this terms. After all, the use of these different terms are meant to describe different types of events. Trade Show Trade Show, as name implies, is an event where companies in a specific industry gather to showcase and demonstrate their new products and services. In general Trade Shows are business-to-business (B2B) type of events; they are not open to the public and are meant to be attended by company representatives, industry officials and (of course!) press. Usually Trade Shows […]

HOW TO ADD COMPANY PROFILE STEPS TO ADD COMPANY PROFILE If you are not a Member of TAP-Ethiopia yet, please Register as a Free, Premium or Lifetime Member. Follow one of the following links, which are accessible from any page in the website, to start adding your Company Profile: Once you reach your Account Page, hover over the Items tab in the Top Menu. Two sub-menus – “All Items” and “Add New” – will appear. Select the “Add New” tab from the drop-down sub-menu. The “Add New” tab will take you to a new page where you will be able to add your Company Profile. Feel free to Contact Us if you have any questions, comments, suggestions or you just need some extra guidance.

HOW TO ADD OR CHANGE YOUR PROFILE PICTURE STEPS TO ADDING/ CHANGING YOUR PROFILE PICTURE To Upgrade your Membership, go to your Account Page. Once you reach your Account Page, go to the Profile Page. Once you reach your Profile Page, scroll down until you reach to the “About Yourself” section, under which you will find the “Profile Picture” sub-section. If this is your first time Adding a Profile Picture, you need to follow the “Gravatar” link, create a Gravatar Account and follow the instructions provided on their website. When you are done, scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the “Update Profile” button to save your new profile settings. Feel free to Contact Us if you have any questions, comments, suggestions or you just need some extra guidance.

HOW TO ADD TRADE LEADS If you are not a Member of TAP-Ethiopia yet, please Register as a Free, Premium or Lifetime Member. Follow one of the following links, which are accessible from any page in the website, to start adding your Sales Offer or Purchase Requirement: Once you reach your Account Page, hover over the Items tab in the Top Menu. Two sub-menus – “All Items” and “Add New” – will appear. Select the “Add New” tab from the drop-down sub-menu. The “Add New” tab will take you to a new page where you will be able to add your Company Profile. Feel free to Contact Us if you have any questions, comments, suggestions or you just need some extra guidance.

HOW TO CLAIM A LISTING Search and Find the Company you wish to Claim in the Business Directory section of TAP-Ethiopia. Go the dedicated Page of the Company. Scroll down until you find the “Claim Listing” section and click the green “Claim Listing” button. This will bring a pop-up form. Fill-in the form and hit the “Claim Listing” button. You will shortly receive an email with a secure link to Set your Login Password. Once you have set your Password, you will receive a second email confirming the activation of your account. Congratulations! You are now a proud member of TAP-Ethiopia. You can now go to your Account Page and Edit your Personal and Company Profile at your discretion. Please go to the following links to learn: Feel free to Contact Us if you have any questions, comments, suggestions or you just need some extra guidance.

Table of Contents HOW TO REGISTERRegistration Processes for Free MembersRegistration & Payment Processes for Premium or Lifetime Ethiopian CompaniesRegistration & Payment Processes for Premium or Lifetime International Companies HOW TO REGISTER Registering on TAP-Ethiopia is simple and only takes about a minute. Interested users can Register as a Free Member, a Premium Member, or Lifetime Member. Click here to learn more about the features of each of these Membership Packages. Below, you will find the detailed processes of Registration under each Membership Package. Registration Processes for Free Members Fill-out and submit the Registration Form found within the Member’s Area box. The Member’s Area box can be found in two pages. The HOMEPAGE and the REGISTRATION PAGE. Check your email for a secure link to Set your Login Password. Once you have set your Password, you will receive a second email confirming the activation of your account. Congratulations! You are now a proud Free Member of TAP-Ethiopia. Registration & Payment Processes for Premium or Lifetime Ethiopian Companies Fill-out and submit the Registration Form found within the Member’s Area box. The Member’s Area box can be found in two pages. The HOMEPAGE and the REGISTRATION PAGE. Check your email for a secure link to […]

HOW TO UPGRADE YOUR MEMBERSHIP STEPS TO UPGRADING YOUR MEMBERSHIP To Upgrade your Membership, go to your Account Page. Once you reach your Account Page, go to the Profile Page. Once you reach your Profile Page, scroll down until you reach to the “Upgrade Account” section at the bottom of the page. Select the Account type you wish to Upgrade to from the drop-down menu. When you are done, click on the “Upgrade Account” button. This will take you to the homepage of the website. Notice an Alert Message that is displayed at the very top of the page saying: “Administrator was notified about account upgrade request. Back to Admin”. Keep a look-out for an Email from TAP-Ethiopia Requesting Payment for the Renewal of your Account. Submit your payment by following the instructions provided on this page. After making your payment, fill-out and submit the Payment Confirmation Form. Once your payment has been confirmed, you will receive a third email for a secure link to Set your Login Password. Feel free to Contact Us if you have any questions, comments, suggestions or you just need some extra guidance.

Table of Contents ITEM LOCATIONS: LIST OF COUNTRIESLOCATION CATEGORIESBROWSE COUNTRIES IN AFRICABROWSE COUNTRIES IN THE AMERICASBROWSE COUNTRIES IN ASIABROWSE COUNTRIES IN EUROPEBROWSE COUNTRIES IN OCEANIA ITEM LOCATIONS: LIST OF COUNTRIES LOCATION CATEGORIES BROWSE COUNTRIES IN AFRICA BROWSE COUNTRIES IN THE AMERICAS BROWSE COUNTRIES IN ASIA BROWSE COUNTRIES IN EUROPE BROWSE COUNTRIES IN OCEANIA

Start Exporting: A General Guide Export trading can be a profitable way of expanding your business, spreading risk and reducing your dependence on the domestic market. Free trade agreements, globalization, and the ease of communication made possible via the internet, are continually drawing world markets closer together. There are many benefits to exporting including: Economies of scale – the more you produce the lower the production cost per unit. Product life extension – products that are in decline here may be new entrants or just moving into the growth stage overseas. Seasonal factors – our summer is someone’s else’s winter, exporting allows you to sell your seasonal products year round. Improved performance. New opportunities for growth. Use of excess capacity. There has never been a better time for Ethiopian companies to enter the export market. Making your exporting efforts successful, however, requires a long-term commitment, as well as the ability and willingness to understand and follow business disciplines and professional advice. First Steps to Exporting There are many steps to creating a business culture and infrastructure that is conducive to exporting. In addition to market research and financing there are legal issues, insurance and logistics specific to exporting overseas. TAP-Ethiopia […]