Importing Basics 

A Must for Anyone Looking to Import

International trade offers excellent opportunities for both start-ups and existing businesses. 
This taught by accomplished and knowledgeable experts in international trade, will give you an overview of what it takes to run an enterprise involving global trade, particularly importing.

This workshop will cover:

• The role of imports in your business model
• The basics of international transactions
• The role of freight forwarders and customs brokers
• Terminology of the trade (INCOTERMS and others)
• Harmonized Tariff System
• US government agencies involved in international trade
• Financing international trade transactions
• Payment methods of the international trade (Letters of Credit, Drafts, etc.) their advantages/disadvantages and how they work

Instructor and Facilitator:

Ivan Szanto has more than 30 years of experience in international trade, having served as CEO and Chief Operating Officer of a large import and wholesale distribution company, overseeing all aspects of its business. His responsibilities included personally training the 25–plus key employees of the firm, especially those handling foreign purchases, customs procedures and logistics. He is also well versed in manufacturing processes, as well as in trademarks and contracts.In addition to his industry experience, Ivan has been a SCORE NYC small business counselor for the past 20 years and is knowledgeable about a wide range of issues in many different industries. Ivan is a SCORE NYC Mentor.

Instructors:

Diane Newton, LCB – started career with Fritz Companies in 1994 in New York working data entry on customs entries. Obtained Customs Brokerage License in 1997. Through acquisition she started her career with UPS Supply Chain Solutions in 2001. In 2005 she was promoted to manager and relocated to Boston area. Currently a Brokerage Market Manager utilizing her compliance skills to assist in securing new business and implementation.

Toni Corsini is Senior Trade Finance Specialist and NY/NJ Regional Manager of the SBA office of International Trade at the US Export Assistance Center. Toni was previously VP and Manager of Trade Services Marketing and Communication for North America at a large global financial institution. She is well known in the business and banking communities, having spent many years in trade finance as a VP for commercial banks in both New York and New Jersey and as an export manager in the manufacturing sector and has conducted classes in international trade and finance at leading corporations and universities in the metro area.  

Workshop fees: $59 online pre-registration; $69 walk-ins.
There is a $10 discount on all Student and SEAP registrations
(valid ID must be presented at the door).

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