Doing Business in the Netherlands: FCIB’s Executive Development Webinar Series

Webinar at a glance:

Date: October 11, 2011
Time: 09:00am EST -- What time is this for me?

This 1-day webinar will provide you with need-to-know information, tips and resources on how to effectively conduct business in the Netherlands. The instructor, Bart van Onna, Bierens Debt Recovery Lawyers, will begin with an introduction to the country and culture, followed by a description of how to effectively do business with Dutch customers and ensure payment, mitigate risks on credit sales into the Netherlands and what steps can be taken against buyers who default.

Topics to be covered include:

Cultural & Country

• Do’s & Don’ts
• Demographics

Contracting

• Know your customer
• Chamber of Commerce
• Creditworthiness
• Terms & conditions of Sale
• Proving delivery
• Recommendations

Securities and Liabilities

• Forms of certainty
• Partnerships/Legal entity

Debt Collection

• Invoices and payment demands
• Extra judicial

Types of Legal Proceedings

• Seizure of assets
• Petition of bankruptcy
• Civil proceedings
• Emergency proceedings
• Reasonableness

Insolvency

• Legal framework
• Retention of Title
• Certainty

Conclusion

• Helpful tips
• “Watch-Outs”

Questions and Answer

Earn CICP Points for Participating

Certified International Credit Professionals (CICP’s) will earn 1 professional development points for participation in the FCIB Webinar (2 consecutive webinar sessions).

Is your credit team certified? Learn more about the most prestigious professional designation in the field of International Credit and Risk Management.

Registration Fees

Registration Fees Include:

• One telephone and web connection at one physical location
• Unlimited number of participants from the same company at the same physical location (all participants must be registered to receive the Certificate of Attendance)

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Registration fees, less a $50 processing fee will be refunded for written cancellations received 7 days before the program start date. No refunds for cancellations within 7 days of the program start date. Substitutions are permitted.

Certificate of Attendance

Participants who attend both webinar sessions on September 14 and 15 will receive a Certificate of Attendance.

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