Whether you are currently exporting or new to the game, the maze of exporting regulations and hurdles can be daunting. You will learn how to research market opportunities, how to protect your intellectual property, mandatory compliance issues, hot topics in compliance, how to manage the logistics maze and how to get paid!

 

Now, at your convenience, you can view the most recent Export Certification Seminar provided by industry experts. Each week a new link will give you instant access to the seminar presentations and recordings. Cost: $350 entire series($50/session) or $55 for individual sessions. 

PLEASE NOTE: CERTIFICATION IS NOT AVAILABLE THROUGH THE RECORDINGS; IT IS ONLY AVAILABLE WITH THE LIVE PROGRAMS OFFERED BI-ANNUALLY. 

STEPS TO REGISTER AND VIEW RECORDINGS:

1.  Register and print receipt.  Credit cards are processed manually once a week, so there will not be immediate notification.

2.  The Monday prior to the seminar, you will receive introductory information and the corresponding link.

3.  The link contains access to the printable presentations and webinar. This link remains live for one week. Each day of the seminar will be posted throughout the month at the noted times. Please do not ask for an extension.

 

REGISTER NOW!!!!
 

Date	Session
May 4-10 June 8-14 July 6-12 Aug 3-9 Sep 7-13 2010	Day 1 Session 1: Resources & Market Analysis *available on demand through provided link This session will discuss how to access public, internet and private resources available free or at nominal cost. These include numerous programs available through the U.S. Department of Commerce, the SBA, Ex-Im Bank and the International Trade Center-Small Business Development Center.
May 4-10 June 8-14 July 6-12 Aug 3-9 Sep 7-13 2010	Day 1 Session 2: Intellectual Property Issues & Legal Aspects of Selling Abroad  *available on demand through provided link This session will focus on the key legal issues which U.S. businesses will face as they enter the global market. Entering into an international partnership with a sales rep, distributor, dealer, venture partner or master franchiser, requires an understanding of local laws. Speakers will address how the different ways of doing business abroad can affect international contracts/sales agreements and intellectual property issues. Experienced international lawyers will provide practical and useful checklists, outlines and other reference materials.
May 11-17 June 15-21 July 13-19 Aug 10-16 Sep 14-20 2010	Day 2 Session 3: Regulatory Compliance   *available on demand through provided link This session will help exporters manage and prevent regulatory issues from turning into trade barriers. It will address compliance to overseas Customs formalities, regulatory issues of foreign government agencies on health, safety standards, et al and economic development programs through treaties or local trade promotion. Compliance to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) of the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) will be covered, including an explanation of government sanctions.
May 11-17 June 15-21 July 13-19 Aug 10-16 Sep 14-20 2010	Day 2 Session 4: Advanced Regulatory Compliance. Foreign Regulatory Compliance  *available on demand through provided link This seminar will build on earlier compliance regulatory information to provide compliance issues on an advanced level. Topics include Foreign Regulatory Issues such as the China Compulsory Certification, known as CCC and the European marks- CE Mark, WEEE and RoHS as well as more in depth analysis of requirements of other U.S. government agencies.
May 18-24 June 22-28 July 20-26 Aug 17-23 Sep 21-27 2010	Day 3 Session 5: Understanding Transportation Logistics *available on demand through provided link This session will cover documentation requirements beginning with the proforma invoice and including document compliance with letter of credit terms, commercial invoices, and certificates of origin. The role of the freight forwarder in advising exporters on multi-modal transportation issues, selection of carriers and ports, regulatory requirements of foreign customs, preparation of documents, insurance needs and collection of payments will be discussed. There will be a review of the Incoterms for shipping and how they define the risk and payment obligations of buyer and seller.
May 18-24 June 22-28 July 20-26 Aug 17-23 Sep 21-27 2010	Day 3 Session 6: How to Get Paid in International Trade   *available on demand through provided link This session will contrast the risks and benefits of various methods of payment: including how to negotiate a letter of credit (L/C), wired transfers, documentation verification, and routing of banks and fees. Speaker will also explain the different kinds of L/Cs, how they can be used to offer more options to exporters and their customers and how to manage the risks when payments are in foreign currencies.
May 18-24 June 22-28 July 20-26 Aug 17-23 Sep 21-27 2010	Day 3 Session 7: Managing Communications *available on demand through provided link This session will identify and describe the key areas of cultural differences that affect marketing decisions and business negociations. How to communicate clearly and effectively will be the focus. Panelist will analyze actual business situations to demonstrate the dynamics at work in cross-cultural relationships and interactions and to show how this knowledge can be used to gain a competitive edge.