1: International Business

• Asian Sourcing
• International Market Development

2: Trade Information & Resources

• Articles
• Books
• Links to Various Other Information & Resources

3: NASBITE/CGBP Certification

• What is a CGBP (Certified Global Business Professional)
• What trade skills are certified and at what depth?
• What training is avaiable?

4: International Trade Organizations

• Links to International Organizations
• Links to Oregon International Organizations

5: International Links

• Links to various international resources.

6: [International]Paying for your imported goods

• How does your supplier want to be paid? Understanding international methods of payment
• Payment in foreign currency - what, why and how?

7: [International]Import logistics and documentation

• How will you ship the goods - international modes of transportation
• Understanding international shipping terms - INCOTERMS
• Customs brokers - what they do and why you should use them
• What are the typical import documents?
• Using Foreign Trade Zones

8: [International]Entering your goods into the U.S. - working with U.S. Customs

• Entry into the U.S. - what is it? Who can do it? How is it done?
• Informed compliance/reasonable care - what does this mean for me?
• Some other issues - wood packaging, hazardous materials, food and drug imports, textiles, quotas, international trade agreements
• Internet purchases

9: [International]Preparing to enter the international marketplace

• Finding partners - indirect entry and direct entry
• Developing pricing for international markets
• Understanding cultural differences - are you prepared?
• Legal concerns - intellectual property, U.S. and foreign laws and regulations
• U.S. and foreign tax and accounting issues

10: [International]Money - Getting Paid, Financing Sales, Foreign Exchange

• Getting paid - letters of credit and other options
• Granting sales terms on international sales
• Every trade transaction is a foreign exchange transaction - accepting payment in foreign currency
• Financing your export sale

11: [International]Export Logistics and Documentation

• INCOTERMS - understanding international commercial terms
• Export documentation
• Export regulations - are you complying?
• Using Freight Forwarders

12: Building your international business

• Assessing your initial efforts and the results
• Expanding your markets
• International promotion

13: Trade Events and Seminars

• Learn about international trade
• Find listings of events/seminars/workshops

14: Job Listings

• Opportunities for international job seekers
• Recruitment opportunities for employers