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Free your funds; make sure you get paid Five top tips for working with Documentary Letters of Credit BCC accredited training courses Methods of Payment & Letters of Credit Leeds, 13 April 2016 Covering the five main types of payment for exports, this one-day workshop is suitable for all staff who need to have a clear understanding of the procedures required to ensure payments for goods sold on documentary credit terms. Knowledge and understanding is reinforced through the use of exercises, tips on getting the credit you want and working examples of documentary credits. Essential learning for accounts, export and sales teams. Understanding Exporting & Incoterms Leeds, 18 May 2016 An excellent opportunity for import/export supervisors, managers and senior executives to acquire a good understanding of the work carried out by their staff, or those who need a firm grounding in the rights and obligations of parties to an export contract. You will leave equipped with a good understanding and knowledge of current best practice. Our trainer will also take you on a practical journey through the four groups of Incoterms - International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) terms of sale and delivery - which have been adopted universally as a safeguard against misunderstandings and disputes between buyers and sellers as to where risk and responsibility lie. Export Documentation & Import Procedures Bradford, 15 June 2016 Our trainer will give importers, including purchasing, logistics and administration staff, a succinct understanding of UK import requirements and raise awareness of the typical errors that can be made (and how to avoid them), with particular emphasis on reducing costs. Taking a practical approach to why and when export documents are needed, this course includes background, uses and key information for different documents; key aspects for any administrative staff. “Presented in a friendly and easy to understand manner. Trainer is very knowledgeable on all aspects of the course.” A Documentary Letter of Credit (L/C) is a method of payment used to facilitate international trade and is considered to be the most secure method of receiving payment for exports other than advance payments. A