• The 3-Day MBA
• Advanced Problem Solving
• Business Process Management
• Business Contracts & SLAs
• Business Communications & Report Writing
• Bridging the Gap: From Specialist to Manager
• Corporate Budgeting for Managers
• Corporate Governance
• Difficult Discussions
• Emotional Intelligence
• Finance For Non-Financial Managers
• High Performance PA
• Labour Relations & Labour Law
• Mastering Leadership and Management Skills
• Management For New Managers
• Marketing through Social Media
• People Management for New Managers
• Project Management for Non-Project Managers
• The Protection of Personal Information in Business and Government
• Risk Management
• Successful Importing and Exporting
• Technical Person To Successful Sales Person
• Train the Trainer
• The Ultimate Sales Manager

SUCCESSFUL IMPORTING AND EXPORTING    COURSE OVERVIEW There is a lot more to international trade than placing an order! For your company to thrive in the growing global economy and reap the benefits of the lucrative international trade arena, you or your staff need to gain the skills and knowledge to enter the marketplace both quickly and economically. Behind the glitter lies a maze of complicated regulations and ever increasing competition. In order to assist businesses to gain the necessary skills and knowledge to operate successfully, AstroTech is running a training course on "Successful Importing & Exporting".

20-22 December 2010   Receive regular training updates

The course includes the following:

• The Importing and Exporting Process

• Import and Export Requirements

• International Trade Terminology

• Government Regulations

• Tips for Importers and Exporters!

• International Banking and Foreign Exchange

• Shipping Methods

• Pre-shipment Inspection Procedures

• Payment Terms and the Letter of Credit

• Documentary Letters of Credit

• Costing for Export Requirements

• Cultural issues when Exporting

• Developing an Export Plan

• Desk and Field research for Exporting

• Ensuring that you have a good Export Strategy

• Registering as an Exporter

• Freight Forwarders and their Roles

• The International Freight Forwarder

• Export Quotations

• Pro-forma Invoices

• International Purchase Orders

• Customers documentation and Procedures

• The Harmonised Tariff System

• Exporting to Africa and Internationally

• Transport and Harbour documents

• Exchange Control documents and Import documents

• INCOTERMS 2000

• The Role of Customers and Import Control

• Custom Tariffs, Import Duty and Bills of Entry

• VAT and it’s application in Transport costs

• The Local Clearing Agent

• Value for Duty Purposes

• Customs and Import Control

• Customs Clearance and Delivery

• Breakbulk, FCL & LCL Shipments

• Cargo Release after Customs Clearance

• Rebates, Drawbacks and Refunds

• Claims relating to Undelivered or Damaged Cargo

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Export and Import managers and staff
• Shipping managers and staff
• Sales managers operating in International markets
• Forwarding representatives and sales staff
• Buyers and procurement managers
• Anyone else with an interest in import and/or exporting

KEY BENEFITS

• Understand the complete Import and Export Process

• Ensure that you have a workable Import/Export plan and strategy

• Ensure awareness of the many factors involved when Exporting and Importing

• Understand the documentation requirements for Exporting and Importing

• Network with other professionals with a similar interest

The course is 3 days in duration.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Upon receipt of your enrolment, a tax invoice will be processed and payment is required prior to the start of the scheduled course.

Should course expectations not be met for any reason, delegates are given the opportunity to leave before lunch on the 1st day and receive a full refund of the course fee.

Cancellations

A cancellation can only be confirmed if we are advised in writing at training@astrotech.co.za

For cancellations received more than one week prior to the course:

• 0% cancellation fee will apply.

For cancellations received less than ONE WEEK prior to the course:

• 50% cancellation fee will apply. 

For cancellations received within 24 hours of the course:

• 100% cancellation fee will apply.

Substitutes are welcome at no additional charge at any time prior to the course.

Postponements

Requests to postpone course attendance must be received in writing at least three full working days prior to the course commencement. Should we not receive written confirmation within this period; the postponement will be subject to an additional fee of R 1,270 (excl VAT) per delegate.

All course postponements or programme exchanges need to be utilized within 6 months of the original course booking or the course fee will be forfeited.

Cancellations on postponements or exchanges are subject to the full course fee.

Absent Delegates

In the event that a delegate does not arrive for the course and no written cancellation has been received and confirmed, the full course fee will be payable.

Presenters

Should it be necessary, AstroTech reserves the right to substitute the presenter.

Communication

When a person registers on AstroTech’s website, is registered on an AstroTech course or sends an email to AstroTech, that person consents to receiving communications electronically or otherwise by AstroTech and/or its business partners.

Disclaimer

AstroTech wish to advise that they will not be held responsible for any loss, damage or harm, direct, indirect, consequential or otherwise and howsoever arising that may be caused to any person or property during the providing of any services by AstroTech to the client.

20-22 December 2010