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.
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.
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
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.
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