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Take Your Veteran-Owned Business Worldwide With VIP INTERNATIONAL Training

Unlock global success with VIP INTERNATIONAL, the gateway for Veteran-owned small businesses to achieve federal and commercial contract success worldwide. This one-of-a-kind training arms you with strategies to win in the OCONUS space and provides proven insights for high-performance execution and long-term success.

  • Since its launch in March 2017, 354 companies have graduated VIP INTERNATIONAL.

  • VIP INTERNATIONAL graduates increased overseas revenue by 44%. (based on a two-year-out survey).

Over 70% of the world’s purchasing power is outside the continental United States. The VIP INTERNATIONAL Program empowers Veteran-owned small businesses to seize these global opportunities, equipping you to win lucrative federal and commercial contracts abroad.

In partnership with the International Trade Administration (ITA), we are focused on improving the global competitiveness of Veteran entrepreneurs pursuing international trade and commerce.

19% of VIP INTERNATIONAL graduate companies report entering the international marketplace (based on a two-year-out survey).

VIP INTERNATIONAL Class

How We Accelerate Success

Accelerate your federal and commercial contracting success with instruction tailored to the global marketplace.

  • Managing OCONUS contracts
  • Contracting negotiations
  • Emerging opportunities
  • Marketing on a global stage

Eligibility Requirements

For-profit Veteran-Owned small business

In business for at least three years

Generated revenue in the past year

Minimum of three full-time employees

Experience performing on federal government contracts

Sample Curriculum

Export Concerns

Legal Considerations for OCONUS Contracts

Hiring and Management

Risk Management

Accounting/Tax

US International Licensing (EAR and ITAR)

Contract Negotiations

Proposal Development

Market Analysis

Operations/Custom

Attendance Requirements

Full attendance is required to graduate. If a participant misses more than 3 hours, their enrollment in the session will be terminated and they will be charged the cancellation fee.

Cancellation Policy

Upon acceptance into the VIP Program participants must provide a credit card to secure their spot. VIP participants will not be charged for services outlined above. The credit card will only be used if the VIP participant cancels their participation in the program after the date that is noted in their acceptance email. Cancellations must be received in writing. The cancellation charge is $1,000.

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