Instructor-Led, Online Virtual Training Program

GLOBAL eCOMMERCE CURRICULUM

 Global eCommerce   Market Research   Contracts   Shipping   Banking  
GLOBAL eCOMMERCE 100:
An Overview of Online Resources		 A twenty-minute presentation on all of the online applications that are a part of MBITA's Global eCommerce 2008 Virtual Training Program
GLOBAL eCOMMERCE 101:
Identifying Online Assets

duration: 2 hours
cost: $40.00
2:00 pm PST
 Assessing export/import readiness through an online evaluation form includes online and offline application capabilities
MARKET RESEARCH 101:
Performing An Internal Readiness Audit

duration: 2 hours
cost: $50.00
2:00 pm PST
 Researching the global marketplace online
  1. Identify the most qualified web sites that are non-fee or fee-based online market research and competitive intelligence information sources.
  2. How to quickly classify your product with an HTS online
  3. Identify those qualified web sites, CD Roms and fee-based online databases available online for more extensive market research information on a global basis.
MARKET RESEARCH 102:
using online resources

duration: 2 hours
cost: $50.00
2:00 pm PST
 Demonstrate how to use Internet resources effectively in the following areas:
  1. research your industry overall
  2. identify potential markets
  3. research country of potential markets
  4. identify which markets are most penetrable
  5. 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.
MARKET RESEARCH 103:
Strategic Marketing and Selling

duration: 3 hours
cost: $50.00
2:00 pm PST
 Track foreign trade shows online.
Find qualified trade leads and prospects through the Internet and other proprietary online and offline sources.
  1. government agencies and sources
  2. private agencies and sources
  3. 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 101:
Documentation & Preparation

duration: 2 hours
cost: $45.00
2:00 pm PST
 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.
CONTRACTS 102:
Online Negotiation & Closing

duration: 2 hours
cost: $40.00
2:00 pm PST
 Negotiate proforma invoices, contracts and other documents in 'real-time' in a secure environment
SHIPPING 101:
Customs & Delivery

duration: 2 hours
cost: $40.00
2:00 pm PST
 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
SHIPPING 102:
Internet Tools

duration: 2 hours
cost: $40.00
2:00 pm PST		 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 101:
Letters of Credit & Online Procedures

duration: 2 hours
cost: $40.00
2:00 pm PST
 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.
BANKING 102:
Online Financing & Credit

duration: 2 hours
cost: $40.00
2:00 pm PST
 Online sources for pre-export, accounts receivable and market development financing and online credit insurance applications.