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Export Readiness

Know what must be true before your first shipment leaves the farm or factory.

The transformation

Move from export ambition to a documented, product-specific readiness plan covering standards, buyers, costing, logistics and risk.

This masterclass is for

  • Farmers and processors considering export
  • Botanical, spice and food-product businesses
  • Cooperatives and aggregators
  • African brands preparing for diaspora or international retail
What you will be able to do
01

Select an exportable product using evidence rather than enthusiasm

02

Map buyer, destination and regulatory requirements

03

Build traceability, quality and documentation systems

04

Cost packaging, logistics, terms and export pricing

05

Complete an export-readiness gap and action plan

Five-day curriculum

A practical journey from understanding to action.

Day 1

Choose the right export proposition

Product-market fit, destination, buyer type, volumes, seasonality, HS-code research and readiness myths.

Daily assignment

Write a one-page export proposition.

Day 2

Standards, safety and traceability

Product specifications, testing, hygiene, batch records, farm records, certificates and destination requirements.

Daily assignment

Complete the compliance evidence checklist.

Day 3

Packaging and buyer presentation

Packaging function, labels, shelf life, samples, product sheets, photography, quotations and buyer communication.

Daily assignment

Create a buyer-ready product information sheet.

Day 4

Costing, logistics and commercial risk

Incoterms awareness, freight options, consolidators, insurance, payment risk, landed cost and pricing.

Daily assignment

Build the export costing worksheet.

Day 5

From gap analysis to shipment plan

Supplier readiness, documentation flow, buyer verification, trial orders, timelines, controls and continuous improvement.

Daily assignment

Submit the 90-day export readiness plan.

How the cohort works

One focused lesson and one practical action each day.

Lessons are released daily in a private WhatsApp cohort. You study at a convenient time, complete the field or planning task, ask questions and learn from the experience of the group. This is applied learning—not five days of passive videos.

01 Pay securely and receive confirmation.

02 Join the private WhatsApp cohort.

03 Receive the workbook and orientation.

04 Complete five lessons and assignments.

05 Leave with a costed 90-day action plan.

Reserve your place

Choose the price for your location.

Secure Paystack checkout will open after you select your market. Cohort date and WhatsApp joining instructions are sent by email after confirmed payment.

Important learning and production note

This programme provides practical education and planning support. It does not replace veterinary, agronomic, laboratory, food-safety, export-compliance or other regulated professional advice where your circumstances require it. Participants remain responsible for local laws, product testing, safe production and commercial decisions.