DOING BUSINESS IN THE USA: Creating a Winning U.S. Sales Strategy

8th JULY 2025 from 3pm to 5pm

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Join us for this dynamic online event designed to equip businesses with the knowledge, tools, and connections to succeed in the U.S. market. Whether you’re exploring expansion opportunities or looking to enhance your transatlantic operations, this event offers valuable insights from expert guest speakers covering key topics. This event will be available online via Microsoft Teams. A joining link will be shared prior to the event.


Join us for this dynamic online event designed to equip businesses with the knowledge, tools, and connections to succeed in the U.S. market. Whether you’re exploring expansion opportunities or looking to enhance your transatlantic operations, this event offers valuable insights from expert guest speakers covering key topics.


This event will be available online via Microsoft Teams. A joining link will be shared prior to the event.




Time Item Speaker
15.00 - 15.10pm Welcome Mr Alan Fisher - CEO, FAC
15.10 - 15.20pm Creating a Winning U.S. Sales Strategy Dr Frank Levene - Principal, Blue Link Worldwide
15.20 - 15.30pm U.S. Aerospace - Trends and Opportunities Mr Edward Wells MEng - Senior Trade and Investment Advisor, Aerospace Sector, Department for Business & Trade, and Mr Bill Peterson - Business Specialist, Aerospace & Space, Department for Business & Trade, British Embassy, USA
15.30 - 15.45pm Recruiting Your U.S. Team Mr Phil Anderson - Global HR Director, Briars Group
15.45 - 15.55pm Building U.S. Strategic Partnerships Mr Marc Drew - COO, Blue Abyss
15.55 - 16.05pm U.S. Location Search - Why Florida Ms Rhoda Campbell - Director, UK & Ireland, SelectFlorida
16.05 - 16.20pm Minimising U.S. Legal Risks Mr Tom Thorelli - Senior Partner, Thorelli & Associates
16.20 - 16.35pm Doing U.S. Taxes Right Mr Gabriel Guilland - Director, International Management Solutions
16.35 - 16.45pm Global Payment Solutions Mr Edward Ward - Partnerships Manager, Money Corp.
16.45 - 17.00pm Q & A and Wrap Up Mr Alan Fisher

To register for this event please email rachel.abethell@fac.org.uk

rachel.abethell • April 1, 2025

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