Global eCommerce Curriculum

GLOBAL eCOMMERCE CURRICULUM Market Research Contracts Shipping Banking
MARKET RESEARCH Performing An Internal Readiness Audit Using Online Resources Strategic Marketing and Selling duration: 3 hours cost: $300.00	Performing An Internal Readiness Audit Researching the global marketplace online Identify the most qualified web sites that are non-fee or fee-based online market research and competitive intelligence information sources. How to quickly classify your product with an HTS online Identify those qualified web sites, CD Roms and fee-based online databases available online for more extensive market research information on a global basis. Using Online Resources Demonstrate how to use Internet resources effectively in the following areas: research your industry overall identify potential markets research country of potential markets identify which markets are most penetrable determine markets to research further Identify web sites addressing weather, political, cultural issues and travel conditions. Demonstrate how various online sources can determine tariffs and duty. Strategic Marketing and Selling Track foreign trade shows online. Find qualified trade leads and prospects through the Internet and other proprietary online and offline sources. government agencies and sources private agencies and sources media sources Track multi-lateral development bank projects online for contract bids and to various agencies such as USAID, United Nations, TDA and other agencies and programs. Identify online and offline sources of mailing lists, company listings, and newsgroups helpful for selected industries in the global arena. Software applications and online methods for audio conferencing and product demonstrations.
CONTRACTS: Documentation & Preparation Online Negotiation & Closing duration: 2 hours cost: $200.00	Documentation & Preparation How to apply for a U.S. export license online. Utilizing online and offline information sources to properly structure agency contracts, prepare for other foreign country laws affecting exporters and importers, and setting the groundwork for protecting a company's intellectual property rights. Online Negotiation & Closing Negotiate proforma invoices, contracts and other documents in 'real-time' in a secure environment
SHIPPING: Customs & Delivery Internet Tools duration: 2 hours cost: $200.00	Customs & Delivery Software applications and online methods for interacting with freight forwarders, custom brokers and direct booking procedures with shipping lines. Demonstrate how documents are transmitted online for shipment before and during overseas movement of the goods Internet Tools Software applications to deal with product modifications and various foreign country compliance regulations, i.e. ISO 9000, Nafta requirements, etc. Evaluate "one-entry" software programs available for active exporters to cut costs and increase profits.
BANKING: Letters of Credit & Online Procedures Online Financing & Credit duration: 2 hours cost: $200.00	Letters of Credit & Online Procedures Software applications and online methods to apply for and track letters of credit and other financial documents. How to correct discrepancies online for financial documents. Online Financing & Credit Online sources for pre-export, accounts receivable and market development financing and online credit insurance applications.

GLOBAL eCOMMERCE CURRICULUM