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International Trade Consultation

For international trade consultations, contact the EVC.


New Course Dates Below!
2008 - International Trade Course

COURSE INFORMATION - Download Flyer
This course is a comprehensive overview of the critical aspects of importing and exporting. It is valuable to both a beginner as well as experienced business people. 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 and forfeiting
• 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 U.S.

Participants are encouraged to bring projects that they are currently working on for hands-on discussion.

Free consultation included

Taught by renowned international trade expert, Ray Bowman of Bowman Business Services. Read his featured article in the Central Coast Business Watch: International Importers and Exporters: Opportunities & challenges for local businesses.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Location
Creekside Career Center, Conference Room
4111 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo
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Dates/Time
Mondays: July 7, July 14, July 21, July 28, and August 4
5:00pm - 8:30pm

Cost
$195 Includes a certificate upon completion and free dinner

Register Online -
Online registration is open until 12:00 noon, July 2nd
1.  Click the "Register Online" button
    

Register By Mail
Last day to mail in registrations, 4:00pm Monday June 30th
1.  Registration Form
2.  Mail both completed form and payment (no later than Monday June 30th) to:
     
     EVC
     International Trade Course
     PO Box 5257 
     San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Register By Phone
Registration by phone is open until 12:00 noon, July 2nd
1.  Call June Parent at 805-788-2012
 

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