International Trade Series: "What Does It Take To Be Successful?"
A 5-Part Series Designed for Management, Marketing, Sales Professionals, and Support Staff
Presented by Saint Vincent College SBDC
Co-Sponsored by: Southwestern Pennslyvania Commission, and the U.S. Commercial Service.
Session One: Setting the Stage for International Trade
- April 17th 2009
- 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Cost = $75
- Lunch Included in Cost
- Topics include: Introduction to Globalization, Cultural Considerations, Business Styles, International Trade Readiness, Company Assessment, and Strategies for Success
Session Two: The Transaction Process
- April 24th 2009
- 12: 00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
- Cost = $75
- Lunch Included in Cost
- Topics include: Quotations, INCO Terms, L/C's, Shipping & Getting Paid, Avoiding Discrepancies, Required International Trade Documentation, and an Interactive Documentation Session
Session Three: Export Finance and Risk Mitigation
- May 1st 2009
- 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Cost = $75
- Lunch Included in Cost
- Learn about various programs, their applications, risks, pros and cons.
- Topics include: Export Working Capital Financing, Government-Guaranteed Export Working Capital Programs, Export Credit Insurance, Export Factoring, Forfaiting, and Government Assisted Foreign Buyer Financing
Session Four: Market Entry and Development
- May 22 2009
- 12:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
- Cost = $75
- Lunch Included in Cost
- Topics include: Identification of Market Entry Methods, Selecting the Best Suited Business Partners (Sales Reps, Agents, Distributors, Partnerships), How to Make Your Partners Successful, and Important Agreement & Contract Provisions
Session Five: Export Compliance
- June 5 2009
- 12:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
- Cost = $75
- Lunch Included in Cost
- Topics include: Introduction to Export Regulations, Key Regulatory Areas, Importance of Export Management, Establishing an Export Management System, and Establishing Administrative Policies and Screening Components
Location
All sessions are located at: Saint Vincent College, Latrobe, PA
Registration
To register or request additional information: contact Saint Vincent SBDC at 724-537-4572, email vickie.gyenes@ , or visit email.stvincent.eduwww.stvincent.edu/sbdc/educational
By registering for all five sessions, you will save $75!