Introduction To Import/ Export Logistics Training Course

This 3 hour import/export training course is designed to overview the critical aspects of importing and exporting and is valuable for both the beginner, as well as, the experienced import/export company.  The class will cover all the aspects of an international transaction from the sourcing of a product to the final sale to the consumer. 
Topics covered are:

• How to select and source international counterparts such as distributors, manufacturers, and sales agents
• What kinds of documents are required for both importing and exporting
• How to build an international quote and calculate landed cost
• How to obtain an export license or import visa
• International payments and financial options such as letters of credit
• International contracts such as sales representation agreements and purchasing agreements
• How to select an international freight forwarder and Customs broker
• How to maximize the supply chain
• Import classifications and how to effectively import goods into the United States
  

3 hour seminar

Exporting California: "What you need to know before you travel or ship your product outside the USA".

This informative seminar will discuss the following important topics:

• Intellectual property rights
• Copy right  
• Trademarks
• Patents, will your product be allowed, country of origin of your product
• Financing
• Insurances 
• Funding 
• Distributorship V Licensing and Master Licensing
• Government agencies who can assist with off shore production
• Collection
  

3 hour seminar

Sourcing "102" Seminar

As more and more production is produced off-shore it is critical to apparel manufacturers to identify sources that can represent them and provide reliable representation and trustworthy services. This important informative workshop/seminar will address this and other important topics such as:  How to find reliable Agents and Monitors for off-shore production, quotes, duties, customs and shipping issues.  This seminar will also address the pros and cons of going off-shore for production needs.
3 hour seminar

Global Sales, Marketing, Off Shore Sourcing Seminar

This valuable seminar will cover some of the hot topics that are important to marketing off shore. It will also include information on where to begin to find reliable off shore sourcing information that will lead to increased revenue for your company. What Global trade shows would best suits your market niche. How do the various free trade agreements impact your business?
3 hour seminar

Importing Goods into the US

With the many ever changing free trade agreements, duties, customs and shipping logistics it is often hard to understand so much information without getting into trouble when importing goods into the USA. This seminar will outline some of the many important issues that should be fully understood before venturing offshore to buy goods or to meet production needs. What are quotas and how they impacting your business? Insurance, letters of credit, international banking and delivery times will also be addressed.
3 hour seminar

Fundamentals of Sourcing

This important seminar will discuss the dynamics of Global Sourcing. Topics of discussion will include:

• Calculating the total cost of producing and shipping products to the U.S.
• Agents or Direct?
• How to meet – Who is real and who is not?
• Preparing your samples for your SOURCE
• Pick product to source and define product criteria
• Establish communications & Monitor patent protection
  

3 hour seminar