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Samantha Skyring's 2-Minute Taste-Test On Exporting Products

Before you get stuck into the recipe, test your skills in this supa quick 10-step assessment below. Then, try again at the end to see your improvement. 

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Question 1 of 10

When she was 13, what did Samantha do when her parents couldn't look after her financially?

A

She got two jobs and worked hard.

B

She asked her grandparents for money.

C

She sold her kidney.

Question 2 of 10

What was Samantha's vision of the Kalahari which became the symbol for the salt?

A

The Lion.

B

The Oryx.

C

The Giraffe.

Question 3 of 10

What makes Oryx Desert Salt so unique?

A

It adds nothing to the raw salt, and takes nothing away.

B

They get their salt from the Oryx desert.

C

It won the Guinness World Record for the tastiest salt.

Question 4 of 10

What makes the brand, according to Samantha?

A

Working double shifts.

B

Animal references so that children pay attention.

C

The finite detail and the story.

Question 5 of 10

What did the CEO of Adidas recommend if you want to export into the USA?

A

If you want to get into the US, it takes ten years and you have to know you want to go there.

B

Read a book about exports in the West.

C

Live in the USA so that people will buy your product locally.

Question 6 of 10

What is Samantha's sales strategy for exporting Oryx Desert Salt to an international market?

A

Produce ads that run on international televisions.

B

Selling on Amazon to garner attention.

C

She utilized trade shows to introduce and advertise her product.

Question 7 of 10

What challenge do entrepreneurs face with selling products overseas?

A

Selling products in Rands outside of South Africa.

B

Building the team and holding the team together.

C

Expenses with supplying product using airplanes.

Question 8 of 10

What gave Samantha confidence to present to Whole Foods?

A

Having an invested team and secured finances.

B

Knowing the people there.

C

She was in a really good mood.

Question 9 of 10

What does advice does Samantha give for entrepreneurs who want to sell internationally?

A

Believe in yourself.

B

Sell according to your business education, do not stray from the book.

C

Believing in your product, and offer value.

Question 10 of 10

What's a good way to gather attention of retailers worldwide?

A

Focus on one retailer, find success and use that success to attract the attention of others.

B

Email them personally with business pitches.

C

Post about your product on your social media page.

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