pottery imports from mexico
27 Oct 03
the assignment for our austin-based
Client Artisan Imports involved
assistance with imports from mexico to
the u.s., we provided counsel regarding
import business practice, and quality
vendor/product sourcing of specialized
pottery from this country.
the first phase of our import project
involved the research of several
qualified suppliers within the targeted
source region of mexico. thereafter we
contacted each to procure wholesale
price lists, product catalogues,
photos, websites, and relevant
supplier/product vetting information on
behalf of our Client.
we conducted preliminary negotiation
with suppliers in re pricing,
INCOTERMS, minimum order requirements,
mixed lots, payment protocols, and
other client interests including
negotiations related to the procurement
of samples from selected suppliers
(post client vetting).
full hands-on assistance is being
was provided by the exim*trade mexico city Agent, with
lead coordination and Client reporting
being provided by scott maynard, our Senior
Consultant. Additional assistance was
also provided by the austin Agent.
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import shipment logistics management
01 Jul 03
we have provided continued hands-on
assistance to
our valued u.s. client Warren Direct
as follow-up to our previous counseling
and preliminary logistics chain set-up
assistance.
this project eventually matured post-
planning
stage, and has culminated in the u.s.
import of select promotional cd-rom
materials from a single u.k. supplier.
exim*trade
has served as our client's
outsourced
import department, allowing them to
focus on other issues.
our previous work for this client
regarding strategy,
process, work practice, and legal
aspects of the importation of the
goods, together with freight forwarder
and import broker selection and client-
oriented rate negotiations will all
served to facilitate the smooth
importation of the purchased goods from
the overseas supplier.
this assignment was completed by
the exim*trade senior consultant.
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fiscal risk management review and
risk program development
01 Jul 03
as part of our risk management
consulting practice, we provide a broad
array of
services that allow clients around the
world to better measure and manage risk
and control, and to enhance the
reliability of systems and processes
throughout the
enterprise. our services are designed
to take a risk-based, integrated audit
approach to internal audit services in
order to help clients improve
performance and operating efficiency.
exim*trade has
delivered an outsourced Risk
Services project for a major London
Health Trust. we helped our valued
client to manage risk from the
boardroom to the network.
our london agent has
provided the full range of internal
audit services and is responsible for
developing and managing the internal
audit program. additional, stand-by
assistance was provided by our senior consultant
the assignment involved project
management of the
audit function by evaluating business
risks, helping to design a strategic
plan for internal audit, developing and
communicating an audit plan, managing
and executing audits, reengineering
existing systems, recommending
improvements to internal controls &
operating processes and developing
formal reporting systems to communicate
results of the audit activities to the
Client’s Audit Committee of the Board.
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artisan candle imports from guatemala
15 Jun 03
spearheaded by our own
Senior Intern, this project was
directed toward establishing an
importing channel for
interested parties in buying handmade,
artistic candles from guatemala.
this project included research and
contact with suppliers in guatemala,
overseas and domestic freight forwarder
research/contact, rate negotiation,
review of u.s. tariff regulations,
import processes, econometrics, u.s.
market audits, and channel pricing.
preliminary target market for the
imports was focused on the austin,
texas
sales area, with expansion throughout
texas, united states, and elsewhere.
worldwide market sales remain a target
goal.
his first import, this project served
as a capstone endeavor to estuardo's
internship with exim*trade .
our senior consultant and principal,
scott maynard, served as
consultant and mentor to the assignment.
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import shipment management and pre-
export inspection- HKG/AUS
15 Apr 03
provided advance planning and setup
to provide assistance, counsel, and
hands-on management
of additional follow-up imports from
Hong Kong for our valued u.s. client BroadQ.
our assignment was focused on providing
professional management of shipment
processes, carrier and forwarder
management, and cargo and paperwork pre-
export inspection of our Client's
planned imports.
this project was aided by our
previous logistics chain setup
assignment for this Client, who
received direct benefit in management
of import cost metrics as a result of
our advance negotiations regarding
carriage and clearance rates with
targeted forwarders and carriers.
hands-on assistance, planned import
gateway process supervision, and
shipment tracking supervision was
provided
by the exim*trade senior consultant.
critical pre-export planned inspection
of cargo
and related export documentation was
provided by the exim*trade hong kong agent
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import counseling and
logistics chain setup
10 Apr 03
we have provided assistance and
counseling to
our valued u.s. client Warren Direct
with multiple, preliminary import
procedures advice, and logistics chain
set-up and evaluation regarding the
planned import of promotional goods
from the U.K.
preliminary counsel and assistance was
focused
but not limited to strategy,
process, work practice, and legal
aspects of the importation of the
goods, with special focus on assisting
the client with the pro-forma import
cost assessment of the overall
importation, including unit cost and
project metric calculations.
this assignment included the assessment
and selection of import clearance
brokers, freight forwarders, and other
service providers on behalf of the
client, and freight rate negotiations
and work practice set-up on their
behalf.
this initial phase of the assignment
was completed by
the exim*trade senior consultant.
additional, future assistance may be
provided by the
austin and
london agents as
the project matures post the
preliminary stage.
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export logistics chain
setup with channel cost analysis-
pacific rim drop-shipments
27 Feb 03
provided our u.s. client BroadQ
with assistance and counseling in the
investigation and analysis of
trade-based metrics and channel cost
analysis for the movement of goods
between Hong Kong and Tokyo.
our immediate assignment
was focused on the procurement and
analysis of transport costs associated
with the movement of our Client's
finished and unfinished product
throughout the Pacific Rim. As such we
are proved valuable assistance with
the vetting and procurement of suitable
forwarders and carriers at the Hong
Kong export gateway, analysis of
foreign import costs and duty/tax
profiles, and provided
expert management of forwarder/carrier
bidding and communications.
the project included detailed review
and consultation regarding import-
export procedures pertinent to Hong
Kong and targeted import gateways, and
logistics chain
set-up and evaluation. our counsel and
assistance was focused
but not limited to strategy,
process, work practice, and legal
aspects of the importation and
exportation of their components and
finished products in addition to the
cargo metrics associated with the
international drop-shipments.
this project included the assessment
and selection of import clearance
brokers, freight forwarders, and other
service providers on behalf of the
client, and freight rate negotiations
and work practice set-up on their
behalf.
assistance in the selection of various
quality Hong Kong-based air cargo
carriers and forwarders for the
assignment was provided by
the exim*trade hong kong agent, and
has been instrumental in procuring
competitive rates for carriage with
each.
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supplier contact assignment- turkey and
greece
30 Jan 03
provided assistance to u.s.- based
client with overseas supplier contact
as preliminary research to wholesale
imports of select consumer products
from these regions.
our preliminary work focused on the
vetting of importer-supplied source
lists for targeted products to gain
additional information regarding
published price, product details,
supplier contact information and
standard export practices, and more.
vetting of supply lists and importer
introduction was conducted by
the exim*trade research assistant.
additional assistance including follow-
up supplier contact, price and terms
negotiation, freight management and
rate procurement, as well as product
inspection was provided by our istanbul and athens agents in these
regions.
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palm oil imports from belgium
15 Nov 02
our assignment for our valued u.s.
client
austin natural soap included
research of supply and contact with
same to provide our client with vetted,
qualified leads for suitable trade
partners ex-Belgium and Brazil.
the assignment included negotiation of
price, INCOTERMS, and other trade terms
on behalf of client.
belgium-based services were provided by
the exim*trade antwerp agent
A full report was prepared by our
Senior Consultant outlining achieved
objectives, details of negotiations,
strategies, alternatives, and
recommendations for further action.
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rubber Mat imports from indonesia
01 Nov 02
provided assistance and counseling to
our melbourne-based client in the
sourcing and importation of rubber
satefy mats from indonesia and
elsewhere.
hands-on client assistance was
provided by the exim*trade melbourne agent
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household lamp imports from argentina
27 Oct 02
assisted our Client Floral
Renaissance in the importation of
contemporary lamps
from argentina.
our project assignment included
contacting supplier, reviewing quality
of product, freight profile,
negotiations of trade terms and freight
arrangements with supplier as well as
minimum order requirements, custom
designs for client, and electrical
compliance with u.s. market.
argentine-based services, including all
negotiations with supplier and product
compliance efforts were provided
by our buenos aires agent who
successfully arranged for reduced-cost
procurement of product samples for the
client.
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london trade mission
15 Oct 02
planned trade mission to london was
made 05Oct02 thru 15Oct02. activity
included meeting with our london agent.
scott maynard, our Senior Consultant
and Principal, spearheaded the trade
mission and meetings.
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paris trade mission
12 Oct 02
planned trade mission to paris was made
october 12th. activity
included meeting with our paris agent.
scott maynard, our Senior Consultant
and Principal, spearheaded the trade
mission and meetings.
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antwerp trade mission
11 Oct 02
planned trade mission to antwerp was
made october 11th. activity
included meeting with our exim*trade antwerp agent.
scott maynard, our Senior Consultant
and Principal, spearheaded the trade
mission and meetings. Discussions and
overview were also completed concerning
current antwerp-based projects.
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import and export counseling and
logistics chain setup
01 Oct 02
provided assistance and counseling to
our valued u.s. client BroadQ
with multiple, detailed import-export
procedures advice, and logistics chain
set-up and evaluation.
our counsel and assistance was focused
but not limited to strategy,
process, work practice, and legal
aspects of the importation and
exportation of their components and
finished products.
this project included the assessment
and selection of import clearance
brokers, freight forwarders, and other
service providers on behalf of the
client, and freight rate negotiations
and work practice set-up on their
behalf.
hands-on assistance, import gateway
process supervision, and regulatory
research was provided by
the exim*trade san francisco agent
We personally supervised the Client's
first import from Hong Kong, offering
hands-on assistance and management of
same.
This project was brought in under
budget and on-time against significant
logistics deadlines and anticipated set-
backs.
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novelty umbrella imports from china
29 Sep 02
assisted u.s. client with the
importation of novelty children's umbrellas from
manufacturer in china.
negotiated minimum order requirements
on behalf of client (importer) and
investigated prior exports and sales
arrangements to the u.s. market.
arranged for
interim shipment of free samples on
behalf of same, intructed client in re
the payment procedures for supplier.
performed pro-forma market research
related to market penetration, easy of
entry, comparable products on market,
price comparison, and local sellers of
complimenting/comparable products
within importer's home market and
immediate region.
counseled client regarding regulation
of product, testing of same, and
liability profile, strategy for future
imports and ordering.
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Guest Lecture: Southwest Texas
University
25 Sep 02
The exim*trade
Senior Consultant and
Principal, Scott Maynard, addressed the
students and faculty of the
International Studies Club, an
international trade and affairs
organization sponsored by the Center for
International Studies at Southwest
Texas University.
This open lecture and related
discussions focused on international
business in general, the role of
exim*trade
within the international
community, international consulting,
contemporary topics in international
trade, travel, and culture, and more
including background and history of
exim*trade .
The visit included open Q & A regarding
occupations in international business,
and skill sets required for success, as
well as general import-export issues
and other topics.
Scott was assisted by the exim*trade
Research Assistant, Elizabeth Shattuck.
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agent targeted sourcing assignment-
select goods from NAFTA region
01 Sep 02
assisted our mexico city agent in
sourcing select targeted goods from
u.s. and canadian suppliers.
items targeted included gaming
equipment and anti-
glare/radiation screens.
primary research assistance was
provided by the exim*trade research assistant.
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rubber safety mats imports from
indonesia
01 Sep 02
assisted client with research,
sourcing, interviewing, and securing
independent sales representative for
u.s.-based sales efforts of this import
product.
initial effort was to secure sales
representation in texas, then
california and elsewhere.
prepared summary report detailing u.s.-
based trade shows and other product
demonstration events for client. also
secured sample sales agreement for
client use.
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rubber safety mats imports from
indonesia
01 Sep 02
assisted client with tariff review,
U.S. and U.S.-Canada trucking rates,
quota investigation, and more.
contact with U.S. Customs in re quota-
class investigation, tariff
classification, contact with import-
gateway forwarders, extensive U.S. LTL
trucking rate procurement for several
sample shipments; related analysis.
procured clearance and likely duty,
handling rates for Canadian
consignments, explored clearance and
tariff processes for Canada, researched
and selected Canadian clearance agent
among various candidates and secured
required information regarding future
processes with this firm on behalf of
our client.
Multiple teleconferencing with U.S.
Customs and research regarding GSP
status of imports, MORE.
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client website design, creation, and
implementation
02 Aug 02
provided website design and
implementation assistance for our
valued u.s. client Floral
Renaissance via loan-out
of our in house development team.
the website features full
administrative
management interface, multiple product
functionality, and dynamic order
notification, among other features.
the website is scheduled for "live" use
in August.
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client product promotion- domestic and
foreign online trade communities
01 Aug 02
assisted our Client
GaGaMondo with the online
promotion of their Designer Infant
Apparel and
Accessories product via multiple trade
portal notice placement within U.S. and
overseas trading markets.
created complimentary online product profile
within our trade*forum
for further
promotional purposes.
the promotional effort was spearheaded
by our staff Intern, estuardo robles
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over 12 Offers to Sell were placed
within several trade lead portals,
resulting in cross-population of the
Offer in over 25 sites overall.
the placement effort resulted in over 5
inquiries being received by our client
in less than 20 days.
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garden materials export to u.a.e.
15 Jul 02
assisted austin-based client with
contact, price/ship/supply negotiations
and overseas sales approval of
various garden materials for
export to u.a.e.
previously secured low-cost samples
from u.s.-based supplier and supervised
shipping and
distribution to client in austin, as
well as overseas shipping of samples to
trade partner in u.a.e.
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client import cost analysis
01 Jul 02
this project, conducted by our talented
Interns and overseen by our Senior
Consultant, analyzed the
door-to-door costs, per-item cost
allocations, and contribution margins,
percentage cost
allocations per product, and other
related econometrics for our client.
the analysis provided specific focus on
a recent import shipment to provide
accurate cost accounting, price points,
and margin break-downs.
the project was taken up by exim*trade
interns Thaleon Tremain and Christopher
Schorre, and the resulted in the
preparation of core components to our
online Import Cost Worksheet and
Dimensional Weight Calculator.
the analysis was provided free
of
charge to our valued client.
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world-wide buyer search for hi-tech
industrial equipment from russia
28 Jun 02
assisted moscow Agent in sourcing
demand opportunities for russian hi-
tech equipment manufacturer. this
company specializes in the gas
liquefication, storage, production, and
purification industry, and produces all
manner of equipment related to gaseous
oxygen, liqid oxygen, gaseious
nitrogen, liquid nitrogen, and liquid
helium.
the buyer sourcing project continues.
additional information can be found
within our trade*area.
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product technical registration
assistance in slovenia
20 Jun 02
preliminary assistance for u.s.- based
client with
overseas product registration
requirements for market entry in
slovenia.
research included required
documentation, testing, and other
registration requirements pursuant to
slovenian regulations.
research and reporting was conducted by
the exim*trade ljubljana agent
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animal/field repellent sourcing for
export to middle east
01 Jun 02
assisted client with the sourcing of
animal and field repellent for possible
export to middle east.
found supply, contacted, negotiated
price and shipping/payment terms, and
counseled client regarding export
procedure.
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paris-based ETS services for u.s. client
29 May 02
planned coordination of various ad-hoc
ETS services for
potential u.s.
client visiting paris.
all planned services and client follow-
up performed by the
exim*trade paris agent including
arts, shopping, navigation, and
cultural
services including the preparation of
a "Jazz in Paris" evening of
entertainment, lunch/dinner
reservations at the eiffel tower
restaurants, and a private, custom tour
of the wine country in france.
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exim*trade meeting with International
Import-Export Institute (IIEI)
principals in phoenix, arizona
17 May 02
our senior consultant and principal met
with the IIEI senior staff to plan
future alliances, programs,
strategies.
Scott received input on current and
planned IIEI programs and
domestic/overseas chapters, and
discussed the Global Advisory Board
annual meeting recap (scott is a member
of the Advisory Board).
Discussed exim*trade participation in
student procurement and lecture/seminar
participation, as well as IIEI
promotion.
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san francisco Domestic Agent placement
and NASBITE conference
13 Apr 02
our principal, scott maynard, attended
the North American Small Business
International Trade Educators (NASBITE)
conference in april.
while in SFO, scott completed
arrangements for the assignment of a
new exim*trade san francisco Agent!
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indian textile imports
15 Feb 02
assisted potential client with the
preliminary strategic operational
guidance for the importation of various
indian goods to the united states.
start-up assignment included
preparation of legal referals and
details background investigation of
several austin-area attorneys for
further consultation on business
formation.
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european freight consolidation and
logistics management services
01 Feb 02
assisted austin-based client with the
consolidation of several shipments of
home and garden commodities sourced
from multiple european
purveyors. goods were consolidated in
frankfurt from dutch, italian, german,
and swiss vendors prior to export to
united states via air cargo
conveyance. Goods were then processed
through u.s. customs and onforwarded to
austin, texas for final inspection and
delivery to client.
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home-garden materials exports to u.a.e.
31 Jan 02
assisted austin-based client with
contact, price/ship/supply negotiations
and resale/distributor approval of
various home & garden materials for
austin-area and regional
markets, as well as export to u.a.e.
secured low-cost samples from new york
supplier and supervised shipping and
distribution to client in austin.
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cucumber seed exports to u.a.e.
01 Jan 02
2-year project assistance for U.S.
client. Assignments included worldwide
sourcing of specific-variety cucumber
seed for export to the united arab
emirates (u.a.e.). client services
also included price negotiations,
export pricing, freight logistics
planning, and other consultations.
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grass seed exports to u.a.e.
01 Jan 02
extensive client project assistance in
the worldwide sourcing, export pricing
and preparation, vendor negotiation,
and freight logistics pricing and
planning. services have included
multiple grower sourcing and
negotiation on behalf of client,
extensive market and industry research,
and comprehensive reporting functions.
also designed full-scale seed database
for client to maintain research data
for use as a client MIS.
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cabbage seed exports to middle east
01 Jan 02
2-year project assignment for U.S.
client included assistance with the
worldwide sourcing of specific-variety
cabbage seed for export to the middle
east.
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seattle Domestic Agent placement mission
31 Dec 01
during our trade mission to seattle we
interviewed several applicants
for placement as SEA domestic agent.
placement remains pending for this
Agent position, but should be finalised
by Apr-May of 2002. In the interim,
for further information, or to
submit your CV for consideration as an
exim*trade domestic agent in this area,
please contact borderless@eximtrade.net
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portland Domestic Agent placement
mission
27 Dec 01
during our trade mission to seattle we
interviewed several applicants
for placement as PDX domestic agent.
placement remains pending for this
Agent position, but should be finalised
by Apr-May of 2002. In the interim,
for further information, or to
submit your CV for consideration as an
exim*trade domestic agent in this area,
please contact borderless@eximtrade.net
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building/commercial supply imports from
russia
01 Nov 01
assisting potential client with
preliminary market audit for
importation of quality russian building
and other commercial supplies to the
united states. prepared detailed
report analysing the current import
trend for specifically targeted
commodities (including russian) as well
as a summary of other professional,
industry, and market resources for
additional research. Client will
receive supply-side assistance by
exim*trade moscow agent.
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moscow Instructional Services assignment
01 Nov 01
instructional Services lecture
session "Exporting to the United
States" at the Moscow Institute of
International Trade and Law
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medical supply and durable medical
equipment sourcing for russian hospital
project
01 Oct 01
assisting exim*trade ljubljana Agent
with the sourcing requirements for
various medical supplies and DME
materiel peraining to russian hospital
building project.
this project is assisted by the
exim*trade moscow Agent.
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u.s. based virtual office set-up for
moscow client
03 Jul 01
working with the exim*trade moscow
ETS Agent to secure call center
handling
services in the united states for
moscow-based client. call center
service includes securing a unique u.s.
telephone number for client with live
operator customer assistance for
client's u.s. customers, and immediate
email notification to moscow client of
related activity.
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freight forwarder analysis
01 Jul 01
assisting new client with the selection
of reputable, reliable freight
forwarder serving melbourne, australia
and austin, united states.
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south american handicraft and
textile imports
20 Jun 01
opened file for potential client
pertaining to the importation of
various south american (principally
brazilian) textiles and other
handicraft imports to the united states.
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exim*trade Online Trade Forum Service
10 Jun 01
an online trade matching and
demand/offer trade portal for our
clients ON-LINE NOW!
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exim*trade Overseas
Executive Support Services
01 Jun 01
domestic and overseas travel services
for the executive traveler.
hotel, chauffer, interpreter, and
personalized cultural tours for the
discriminating private and corporate
client. ON-LINE NOW!
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east european trade mission
01 Jan 01
coordinating a trade matching tour to
eastern europe for u.s.-based client,
with specific focus on slovakia and
slovenia. client preparation has
included the compilation of
comprehensive country commercial,
political, cultural, risk, and trade
protocol reports for targeted
countries, as well as trade match and
commodity tender research. assistance
in preparation is being provided by our
Regional Foreign Agent in vienna.
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brazilian import product liability
insurance
01 Nov 00
assisted potential client with research
and information regarding product
liability insurance for brazilian goods
imported to the united states.
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personal effects shipments to
hawaii, united states
01 Nov 00
counseled potential client regarding the cargo movement of personal
effects from mainland united states to hawaii.
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brazilian textile imports
01 Oct 00
assisted client with the importation of specialized textiles to the united states including consultations related to international letters of credit, alternative financing, and negotiation. intervention assistance with delayed initial shipment, including the preparation of comprehensive report detailing u.s. textile visa and related import regulations.
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indonesian handicraft imports
01 Oct 00
assisted client and former student with
procedures for initial import of
indonesian handicrafts to the united
states. provided additional assistance
and instruction for further, future
imports.
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chinese pearl imports
01 Oct 00
assisted potential client and former student with the importation
procedures for chinese pearl jewelry to the united states.
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mexican product import and mexican-american transnational startup
01 Sep 00
assisted client with the forward planning and formation of a mexican-american transnational corporation, and provided leads for sales, marketing, and shipping assistance. also provided background checks on various other key vendors.
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brazilian perishable food imports
01 Sep 00
assisted client with the import of perishable foodstuffs to the united states, including but not limited to consultations regarding freight logistics, import regulations and procedures, and recommended a suitable freight forwarder, with suggestions for management of same. consultations also include those concerning sole importation agreements, freight profile calculations, and air/sea methods of conveyance.
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pesticide exports to the u.a.e.
01 Sep 00
assisted client with the u.s. supply research for agricultural pesticides for buyer in the united arab emirates. in addition to locating u.s.-based supply, assistance also included industry and international export/import regulations research, and advise to client regarding requirements and caveats of export.
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commercial lawn mower exports to
the middle east
01 Sep 00
assisted client with the u.s. supply research for durable commercial lawn mowers for export to the middle east, including industry profile report, and marking, sales, and export pricing guidelines.
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brazilian bulk organic coffee imports
01 Sep 00
assisted client with the planned importation of specialized bulk coffee from brazil to the united states. provided direct resources to industry experts (with introduction) for assistance with market pricing, production, distribution, and market cost values, and prepared comprehensive resource report for client.
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agricultural sprinkler exports to israel
01 Aug 00
assisted client with the u.s.-based supply sourcing of commercial sprinklers for export. assistance also included purchase price negotiation for client, as well as samples procurement efforts, freight logistics and export pricing (9-month project).
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eastern german imports
01 Jul 00
assisted client with initial import of
eastern german durable home & garden
goods and handicrafts to the united
states. continued
ongoing support for import-related
projects from this region.
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turkish carpet imports
01 Jul 00
assisted potential client with research and assistance with turkish import of persian rugs to the united states. trouble-shooted and intervened with problem import.
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designer shoe imports from germany
01 Jun 00
counseled potential client regarding the importation of designer shoes from germany to the united states, including general business and
industry standards and overview.
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guest lecture invitation: texas school
for the deaf, austin, texas, united
states
01 May 00
scott maynard, senior consultant and
principal, invited to be guest
lecturer at TSD. lecture focus is on
both importing and exporting..
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