Learn about a wide variety of related topics to conducting international business. Each training features subject matter experts in fields such as international marketing, banking, accounting, shipping, legal services, and more. Explore upcoming training content using the filters below.
VEDP International Trade and our South Korean in-country consultant will be hosting a webinar designed to help you learn about accessing South Korea. We hope you will join us for this free webinar.
Join VEDP - International Trade for this webinar that breaks down the Washington D.C. alphabet soup of acronyms that impact imports and exports. Our speaker, Nicole Bivens Collinson with Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A., will discuss the initiatives being undertaken by the Biden Administration as well as those pending in Congress and help you have a better understanding of how you might be impacted.
VEDP’s Supply Chain Optimization Program is pleased to host this important webinar on the risks of forced labor in supply chains, presented by legal expert Francesca Guerrero with Thompson Hine, LLC.
This webinar will assist your company’s ability to recognize, mitigate, and eliminate forced labor from your supply chain. United States law prohibits the importation of goods mined, produced, or manufactured wholly or in part with forced labor. Companies who are not compliant can face seizure of goods, financial and reputational harm, and potentially face criminal and/or civil consequences.
This session will show companies how they can demonstrate a tangible difference in a characteristic of a product, service or the company itself. Each proposition has a clear focus on the market it is being received by and in this session, examples will be given of “good cases” and “not so good cases”. In essence, it is about simple messaging to convey the excellence of your company.
Virtual, hybrid, face-to-face. Never before have there been so many different channels to connect with potential buyers. It’s vital that you can adapt to each environment so that you can present yourself and your product well and engage in conversations that lead to successful business relationships.
This webinar will discuss how trade was slowing even before the pandemic. However, with the addition of BREXIT, both have conspired to create the current situation. Declan Barry from ExportExplore will examine the opportunities that the new horizon has created for U.S. companies in the United Kingdom as they remap their global supply chain and trade opportunities. Looking towards Europe, he will also spotlight new opportunities blossoming in Ireland as they cement themselves as the only English-speaking marketplace with direct open access to the European Union.
Countries within the European Union levy an import tax called a Value Added Tax (VAT) on goods exported to their countries. The United Kingdom does too. Did you know that tax may be refundable? Don't leave money on the table. Join VEDP for this free webinar as Dale Bushell and Dean Swift from VAT IT explain the sometimes complicated procedures U.S. companies must follow to collect their refunds.
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Learn about the best practices for international contracts and agreements, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), managing foreign exchange risk, how small businesses can use foreign exchange to their advantage, and tips for businesses to protect themselves from cyber threats.
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Learn about export compliance, how to protect your intellectual property in international sales, and how to ship your products overseas including HS Codes and protecting your product while in transit. In this session, speakers covered the core compliance elements that all exporters should consider, and strategies to ensure compliance that are tailored to your business. Speakers also discussed the importance of Incoterms, selecting the right transportation provider, the impact of schedule B’s/HTS numbers, and how to protect your product while in transit.
Learn about how to get paid, manage risk with payments, international tax savings, and tax and accounting considerations when opening an office overseas. Speakers shared information on payment methods available to exporters and discussed associated risks, costs, common pitfalls and issues that may arise with each one. Speakers also discussed international tax concepts that apply to global businesses and highlighted how tax treaties are used to facilitate trade and investment, allowing for greater certainty when doing business abroad.
Learn how a localized website can help you grow your export sales, brand, and business internationally. Make the internet work for you with optimally localized business development websites, designed with an international focus, so your company will be found and be easy to do business with. This session included a discussion about international online marketing, search engine marketing, social media marketing, the importance of translation, and how to analyze website traffic and engagement.
Companies often become accidental exporters. They receive an inquiry from overseas, which leads to a potential partnership and perhaps some success. However, such a reactive export strategy is not effective. Rather than letting markets and partners choose you, your company needs to take control of your export strategy. This introductory session addressed those initial key decisions companies must make to really build a successful export business.
VEDP’s Supply Chain Optimization Program is pleased to host this valuable Import Compliance Training conducted by trade expert, Mike Allocca with Allocca Enterprises. This Import Compliance training session will help determine your company’s compliance with U.S. import regulations and is a must for the experienced or first-time importer to ensure comprehension of the dos and don’ts of importing. It will cover essential importers’ roles, responsibilities, and strategies to avoid fines, delays, and possible loss of import privileges.
Cost: $25
Join VEDP - International Trade at the Trade Finance Forum, a dynamic event designed for professionals in the field of international trade and finance. This forum will offer a unique opportunity to deepen your knowledge, exchange ideas, and network with other industry professionals. We will cover a range of topics including export finance programs, methods of payment, risk mitigation, and maximizing savings.
Join VEDP in Richmond on October 29-31 to learn about ITAR / EAR Export Compliance and how the two regimes will affect your company’s operations and markets. Expect to leave with an understanding of the respective rules that will allow you to minimize any delays in your exports, minimize your costs of compliance, and reduce the risk of inadvertently violating the law. The end result will be to give your organization a competitive advantage and a compliance program on a solid footing.
Cost: $100