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Export Basics Series:  Understanding Documentation - November 21

Exporting products can involve a number of different parties—buyers, sellers, customs brokers, freight forwarders, U.S. or foreign customs. Each may require documentation. Export documentation procedures range from completing a commercial invoice and an airway bill to filing certificates, export licenses, and letters of credit. This webinar provides an overview of the most common documents and some that are more specialized but in regular use. Learn what documents are necessary for which transactions, how to complete them, and how to avoid common mistakes. Register for two or more webinars in this series and receive a copy of The Basic Guide to Exporting.

Date:  Wednesday, November 21

Time:  2 - 3 pm EST

Cost:  $40

For more information/contacts/registration:  http://www.export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=29652

Export Basics Series:  Protecting Your Intellectual Property Rights - December 2

Protecting your ideas, brands, inventions, and business methods in international markets is an important consideration before you make that first sale. This webinar provides the legal and practical framework for ensuring your rights.

Date:  Wednesday, December 2

Time:  2 - 3 pm EST

Cost:  $40

For more information/contacts/registration:  http://www.export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=29649

"The Americas" Webinar Series:  Exporting to South America - Best Prospects in Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia and Venezuela - November 16

Export to South America - Best Prospects Webinar is an excellent opportunity for new and experienced exporters to learn about seven (7) different markets in South America: Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia and Venezuela.  The United States is most South American countries largest trading partner.  The Peruvian economy continues to out-perform its regional neighbors and most other global economies.  Chile is a promising market for a wide range of U.S. goods and services.

Date:  Monday, November 16

Time:  11 am - 12 pm EST

Cost:  $45

For more information/contacts/registration:  https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/newWebinarRegistration.jsp?SmartCode=0Q12

"The Americas" Webinar Series:  Doing Business in Brazil - Financial and Legal Considerations - December 16

Doing Business in Brazil - Financial and Legal Considerations Webinar will help new and experienced exporters to gain knowledge of the export financing resources, documentation and legal considerations needed before selling to Brazil.  The Brazilian court system, in general, is overburdened and contract disputes can often take years to move through the system.  Learn how to avoid disputes.  Imports in Brazil are primarily done using traditional letters of credit (L/C) or documentary collections through established banks.  The Brazilian banking system today is high-tech and extremely efficient.

Date:  Wednesday, December 16

Time:  11 am - 12 pm EST

Cost:  $45

For more information/contacts/registration:  https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/newWebinarRegistration.jsp?SmartCode=0Q13

"The Americas" Webinar Series:  Exporting to Central America - Best Prospects in Panama, Costa Rica, Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala - January 15

Export to South America - Best Prospects Webinar will gather experts and Commercial Officers covering 6 markets: Panama, Costa Rica, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Guatemala.  Central America is a very important market for United States exporters and it is the 17th largest market worldwide for U.S. exports.  The United States exported $24 billion dollars worth of goods to the region in 2008.  Central America enjoys relative stability, growing economies, proximity to the U.S., and adequate port infrastructure, all of which make these markets attractive.

Date:  Friday, January 15, 2010

Time:  11 am - 12 pm EST

Cost:  $45

For more information/contacts/registration:  https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/newWebinarRegistration.jsp?SmartCode=0Q14

"The Americas" Webinar Series:  Doing Business in Brazil - Negotiation and Partner Agreements - February 8

Gain a competitive advantage by learning how to negotiate with Brazilian culture and how to identify partners in Brazil!  Understand and appreciate the cultural differences, economic conditions and technological capabilities of potential partners in Brazil.  Exporters and representatives have a written agreement to help exporters limit liability issues.  Discover the common business partner structure in Brazil and why Joint Ventures are very common in this market.

Date:  Monday, February 8, 2010

Time:  11 am - 12 pm EST

Cost:  $45

For more information/contacts/registration:  https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/newWebinarRegistration.jsp?SmartCode=0Q15

"The Americas" Webinar Series:  Exporting to North America/Caribbean - Best Prospects in Canada, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago - March 15

 The North America and the Caribbean Regions represent great opportunities for U.S. companies to export, as the proximity and need for U.S. products in these countries makes these markets very attractive.  Canada's growing economy will continue to generate demand for U.S. goods and services of all kinds.  As a neighboring country Mexico is a natural market for U.S. exporters, still a foreign market with many differences in business practices between the two count.  The Caribbean is more than just a vacation destination, it is also a steadily growing market full of business opportunities for U.S. companies.

Date:  Monday, March 15, 2010

Time:  11 am - 12 pm EST

Cost:  $45

For more information/contacts/registration:  https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/newWebinarRegistration.jsp?SmartCode=0Q16