This one day course examines the documents needed in Export trade and pieces the jigsaw together, providing an understanding of What, Why, Where and When.
Contents Include:

• The paperwork - enquiry to payment summarised
• Export controls - Brief introduction
• Sitpro etc
• Freight forwarder's role - Customs Entry (New Export System)
• Harmonised System
• Modes of Transport - Sea, Air, Road, Rail, Multi-Modal
• Costings - costing sheet example
• Quotations/Proforma invoice
• Incoterms 2000 - Main points summarised
• Marine Insurance - introduction
• Movement Documents - Road - Rail - Air - Sea
• Documents examined in detail under each heading - EU/EFTA etc documents - EUR1 - A.TR 1 - C88 - Certificates of Origin - EU - Arab
• VAT and the EU
• Terms of Payment
• Cash with Order - Documentary Collection - Letters of Credit - Open Account
• Bills of Exchange - ICC publication 522, Letters of Credit - UCP 500
• Getting the credit you want - tips and example letter
• Checking the credit - check list example
• Doctrine of strict compliance
• Presentation of documents
• INTRASTAT & VAT returns

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

All staff who are involved in the movement of goods overseas. It is also ideal for all who need an understanding of documentation as well as those actively engaged in the movement of goods, including supervisors, accounts and warehouse staff.

The Trainer

Mike is an experienced JETS and EXPORT SALES TRAINING accredited trainer. His 40+ years in industry where he has created export departments, recruited and trained staff as well as handling marketing, travelling, appointment of agents/distributors and the training of their staff fit him well for this role. His courses are light, informative and full of practical examples and tips, many learned the hard way. He delivers to Chambers of Commerce, professional Institutes and Industry Associations, Governmett Departments and businesses in both the UK and abroad. As a trainer for the institute of Export and an Associate of the Institute of Business Advisors, he carries full professional indemnity insurance.