Learn How To Build A Profitable Import-Export & Retail Commerce Business
Find profitable products, import, export, sell locally or in Africa, and create multiple income streams.
- Find profitable products
- Buy directly from suppliers and factories
- Import products from China and worldwide
- Sell products in your local market
- Export products to Africa
- Build a retail or wholesale business
- Create multiple income streams
Priority access at launch
Enrollment officially opens July 1st. Seats in the first cohort will be limited.
Import-export, sourcing, logistics, sales, marketing and more.
Study real cases and immediately apply what you learn.
Join a network of driven entrepreneurs and exchange business opportunities.
Build a profitable business and grow your operations locally and across Africa.
Two flagship programs
Choose your path — or take both — and build a real business with the support of an active international trade and logistics company.
🛒Retail Commerce Academy™
- Find profitable products
- Buy at wholesale prices
- Source directly from suppliers
- Negotiate better deals
- Sell locally, online & internationally
- Build a retail or wholesale business
- Scale your profits
Perfect For
Anyone looking to start a business, generate additional income, or become a full-time entrepreneur.
🌍Import-Export & International Trade Academy™
- Start an import-export business
- Find suppliers worldwide
- Buy directly from factories
- Import legally — customs & compliance
- Export to Africa, Europe & North America
- International logistics & freight
- China sourcing masterclass
Perfect For
Entrepreneurs, importers, exporters, distributors, wholesalers and business owners.
Retail Commerce Academy™
Learn how to find products, buy at low cost, sell for profit & build a real business. Whether you live in Africa, Europe, Canada, or anywhere in the world, this program will teach you how to identify profitable products, source them at the best prices, and build a successful retail, wholesale, or distribution business.
🚀 Launching July 1st
What You Will Learn
Identify products with strong demand and high profit potential.
Access wholesalers, distributors, liquidation companies, and manufacturers.
Buy directly from factories and avoid unnecessary middlemen.
Supplier negotiation strategies that increase profit margins.
Sell products successfully in your city and country.
Use Facebook Marketplace, e-commerce platforms, social media, and online channels.
Expand beyond your local market and reach customers internationally.
Create a profitable retail business from the ground up.
Supply retailers, distributors, and resellers.
Systems, automation, reinvestment strategies, and business growth techniques.
Students Will Learn
- How to find profitable products
- How to buy products at wholesale prices
- How to source directly from manufacturers
- How to negotiate with suppliers
- How to sell locally
- How to sell online
- How to create a profitable business
- How to generate revenue quickly
- How to build a portfolio of products
- How to create multiple income streams
Course Modules
Ten focused modules that take you from idea to a working retail or wholesale business.
Build the habits, discipline and decision-making of a profitable retail operator. Define your business model, target customer and revenue goals.
- Setting income goals
- Choosing your business model
- Time & cash discipline
Identify products with real demand and healthy margins using proven research frameworks and market signals.
- Demand validation
- Trend & seasonality analysis
- Competitor pricing audit
Access wholesalers, distributors, liquidation lots and clearance channels in North America, Europe and Africa.
- Finding real wholesalers
- Liquidation & pallet buying
- Sample orders & QC
Skip the middlemen — work directly with manufacturers locally and overseas.
- Identifying real factories
- MOQ negotiation
- Private label basics
Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times and quality standards that protect your margin.
- Price anchoring
- Payment & Incoterms
- Long-term agreements
Price products to win the sale and protect your bottom line — landed cost, markup and break-even.
- Landed cost formula
- Retail vs wholesale pricing
- Promotions without losing money
Move products in your city through markets, shops, resellers and direct customers.
- Local market channels
- Reseller networks
- In-person selling scripts
Sell on Facebook Marketplace, Instagram, WhatsApp, TikTok Shop, Shopify and major e-commerce platforms.
- Marketplace listings
- Content that sells
- Order & delivery workflow
Supply other retailers and resellers and turn one good product into recurring revenue.
- Finding retail buyers
- Wholesale pricing tiers
- Repeat-order systems
Systems, automation, reinvestment and product-portfolio strategies to scale beyond a side hustle.
- Reinvestment strategy
- Hiring & delegation
- Adding new product lines
Real Business Opportunities
By the end of this program, students will understand how to:
- Buy low and sell high
- Source products globally
- Build a retail business
- Build a wholesale distribution business
- Sell locally and internationally
- Create recurring revenue streams
- Develop profitable product portfolios
- Scale from a side hustle to a full-time business
Import-Export & International Trade Academy™
Learn how to build a real import-export business and trade internationally. This program teaches entrepreneurs how to build international trade businesses, source products globally, import legally, export to international markets, and understand the logistics systems that move products around the world.
🚀 Launching July 1st
What Students Will Learn
Foundations of international trade and global business opportunities.
Locate reliable suppliers across China, Asia, Europe, North America.
Eliminate middlemen and maximize profitability.
Customs procedures, regulations, documentation, and compliance.
International market opportunities and trade strategies.
Ocean freight, air freight, container shipping, customs clearance.
Alibaba, 1688, Made-in-China and factory sourcing platforms.
Negotiate pricing, terms, quality standards, and long-term agreements.
Product costing, landed cost, freight, duties, and profitability.
Build relationships with suppliers, distributors, buyers and partners.
Course Modules
Ten in-depth modules taught by an active international trade and logistics company.
Think and operate like a global entrepreneur — set goals, manage risk and build a long-term trade business.
- Vision & business model
- Risk & cash management
- Operator habits
Master the fundamentals of international trade — Incoterms, HS codes, documentation and how money and goods move.
- Incoterms (FOB, CIF, DDP)
- HS codes & tariffs
- Letters of credit & payment terms
Find products that sell internationally — research demand, regulation and competition before you spend a dollar.
- Market sizing
- Regulation & restricted goods
- Validation frameworks
Source like a pro on Alibaba, 1688, Made-in-China and offline factory networks — including agents and trade fairs.
- Alibaba, 1688 & Made-in-China
- Vetting suppliers & factory audits
- Samples, QC & inspections
Negotiate prices, MOQs, payment terms and exclusivity that protect your margins long-term.
- Price & MOQ negotiation
- Payment terms & deposits
- Exclusivity & contracts
Understand ocean freight, air freight, LCL/FCL, customs clearance and last-mile delivery — the VELOX core specialty.
- Ocean (FCL/LCL) & air freight
- Customs clearance & duties
- Landed cost calculation
Move imported products into real revenue through retail, wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels.
- Distribution channels
- Pricing for retail & wholesale
- Selling online & offline
Tap into the fastest-growing trade corridor — exporting to West, Central and East Africa with proven playbooks.
- Country-by-country opportunities
- Finding distributors & buyers
- Documentation & compliance
Generate leads and close international buyers — branding, B2B outreach, marketplaces and digital marketing.
- B2B lead generation
- International marketplaces
- Branding & positioning
Use AI tools and automation to scale operations, supplier communication and customer service.
- AI for sourcing & research
- Automating operations
- Hiring & systems
Real Business Opportunities
By the end of this program, students will understand how to:
- Import products from China and worldwide
- Export products internationally
- Build distribution networks
- Create sourcing businesses
- Build wholesale operations
- Understand freight forwarding and logistics
- Develop international trade partnerships
- Create long-term global business opportunities
🚢 How To Make Money With Africa Trade & VELOX Logistics
Students will learn how to:
- Export products to Africa
- Find buyers and distributors
- Build wholesale networks
- Create import-export opportunities
- Source products globally
- Develop distribution channels
- Build long-term trade partnerships
- Identify profitable opportunities in African markets
- Partner with logistics and trade networks
Practical Training At VELOX Logistics
Learn in the real world — not just in theory. Students located in Canada may have the opportunity to participate in practical, hands-on training directly at the VELOX Logistics facility.
Practical Learning Opportunities
Selected students may be invited to:
- Visit the VELOX Logistics warehouse
- Observe real import-export operations
- Learn how freight forwarding works
- Participate in container loading operations
- Learn cargo consolidation procedures
- Understand shipping documentation
- Learn product sourcing processes
- Observe logistics planning and coordination
- Understand international trade operations
- Learn directly from experienced professionals
Real Business Experience
Unlike many training programs that focus only on theory, students will have the opportunity to see how international trade, logistics, sourcing, and distribution operate in the real world. Students may gain exposure to:
Practical training opportunities are limited and subject to availability, operational schedules, safety requirements, and approval by VELOX Logistics management. Optional in-person workshops, networking events, and practical sessions may be organized at the VELOX Logistics facility for Canada-based students.
Why This Is Different
Most training programs teach theory. VELOX Business Academy™ combines education with real-world business experience.
Help students not only understand international trade and retail commerce, but also gain practical insight into how successful businesses operate in the real world.
🎥 Live Warehouse Demonstrations
For students located outside Canada, VELOX Logistics will broadcast selected warehouse activities, demonstrations, and practical training sessions through live Zoom meetings and video recordings.
You'll observe
- Container loading operations
- Cargo consolidation
- Product sourcing activities
- Freight forwarding processes
- Shipping documentation
- Logistics planning
- Import-export procedures
- Real business operations
Exclusive Student Community
All students will be invited to join our private community to learn, network and grow together.
- Ask questions
- Network with other entrepreneurs
- Share business opportunities
- Find suppliers
- Find buyers
- Learn from real-world experiences
- Receive updates and resources
Optional in-person training sessions, workshops and networking events at the VELOX Logistics facility — subject to availability and approval.
- Live Zoom access
- Recorded training sessions
- Live warehouse demonstrations
- Interactive Q&A sessions
- Group coaching
- Access to course materials
- Access to the private student community
Provide practical, real-world business education that allows entrepreneurs anywhere in the world to learn how to build successful businesses through Import-Export, International Trade, Product Sourcing, Retail Commerce, Distribution, Logistics and Africa Trade Opportunities.
No matter where you live, you'll be able to learn, participate, and grow with the VELOX Business Academy™ community.
🚀 Launching July 1st
Reserve your spot today.
Build Your Future Through Commerce & International Trade
Learn how to buy smarter, sell better, and create opportunities locally and internationally.
🚀 Launching July 1st