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Webinar Series: Exporting Made Easier

Sponosred by PNC Bank,The Making Exporting Easier series addresses various aspects of exporting to make it easier to understand the export process and to make successful transactions.

Purchasing the whole package saves you $30 during the early bird special until 01-13-10 and $60 over the regular price if you purchase each separately!

January 20--Where in the World are the Best Markets for Your Products? Steps for identifying best export markets.

This webinar is for companies interested in expanding sales internationally but aren't sure how to target markets appropriate for their business consider participating in this webinar.

February 3--Documentation Deficiency? Learn which documents are required to get your products abroad. An introduction to export documentation.

Participants will learn the roles that each party has in the export transaction, learn what documents are required to minimize the risk of delays and how to complete them, and export clearance filing requirements through AES (formerly the SED).

February 17--Afraid You won't get Paid for an International Sale? Learn common methods of international payment to ensure your risk is minimized.

March 3--Are Trade Shows Generating the Quality and Quantity of Sales Leads You Expect?

Learn effective ways to use trade shows to maximize sales leads.

March 17-- Are You Making Sense of Export Classification Numbers?: Advanced Product Classification (HS)

This advanced course will explain the structure and logic of the harmonized system as well as learning how to follow the "General Rules of Interpretation" (GRI's). Beginning with simple, unambiguous classifications, we will advance through more complex products. Understanding of the harmonized system and the GRI's is a fundamental skill that will help assure that you are in compliance with U.S. law regarding the reporting of your exports.

March 31--How Can Export Credit Insurance Boost Sales for Your Company? Learn how the U.S. Export Import Bank can help you offer attractive financing for your international customers.

In this webinar, speakers will discuss the benefits of using export credit insurance and how it can be used as a marketing tool for export sales.

Contacts:

Kristi Wiggins, St. Louis
International Trade Specialist
Phone: 314-425-3345
kristi.wiggins@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov

Margaret Gottlieb, St. Louis
International Trade Specialist
Phone: 314-425-3348
margaret.gottlieb@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov