Prepare your business for the international marketplace through this web-based seminar series.

• Expert presenters
• Participate from your office
• Easy to use technology
• Interactive format allows you to ask questions
• $35 Fee for each live event
• Each session 10:00 - 11:00AM CST
• Can't attend the live event? Order the audio/visual recording!

Topics and Dates

Screening & Responding to International Sales Inquiries

March 20, 2007: Are questionable sales leads, email inquiries and scams costing you precious time and money? This web-based seminar will educate you on the proper handling of unsolicited sales leads from potential overseas buyers.

Classifying Product for Import/Export (HS#)

April 4, 2007: Over 5,000 changes to Harmonized Classification System became effective in January 2007. Are you prepared for compliance? This web-based seminar offers a checklist for ensuring proper classification for 2007 and beyond.

Managing Transportation & Logistics

April 18, 2007: What is international trade logistics and how can it be utilized to improve the performance of your business? This web-based seminar will profile the ever-changing logistics industry, and emphasize the importance of understanding the freight markets and how transportation of product can be managed for greater efficiency and lower cost.

Ensuring Payment for International Sales

April 25, 2007: Do you know how to safely get paid for an international sale? This web-based seminar will outline the common international methods of payment used in global trade, risk mitigation tools, and effects of UCP 600.

Finding International Distributors and Agents

May 16, 2007: How do you identify and evaluate a potential partner overseas? This web-based seminar will define the different types of relationships, along with methods of finding qualified international partners.

Protecting Intellectual Property Overseas

May 31, 2007: Are your patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets protected overseas? This web-based seminar will inform you about how to protect intellectual property abroad. Multiple resources will be presented to assist you navigate through the complexities of this topic.

REGISTRATION

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