Webinar:  Chapter 11
March 11, 2010
11 a.m. - noon (CST)

What is involved with Selling to the Chapter 11 Debtor?

This webinar will address the risks and possible advantages of selling to the debtor in possession.  It will highlight the following:  administrative claim, risk of non-payment if debtor is administratively insolvent, source of business and public information available about debtor and what price to charge the debtor, the risk of playing "catch up" and how the bankruptcy court approval with non-ordinary course sales, cross-collateralized sales and secured sales affect the transaction.

Cost: $  79 for NACM members
         $109  for nonmembers

This webinar is offered through the Business Credit Learning Center.  You must register on their website by clicking the link below.

• <<click here to register>>

Webinar: Legal Aspects of Credit: Escheatment
March 18, 2010
11 a.m. (Central Time)

A little known law, the Uniform Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act may impact your business. This presentation explains duties under the Act and provides some resources for the daunting task of getting started if you need to comply.

This presentation will provide and overview of the law and Oregon's program. We will also discuss reporting to other states and how to start compliance without fear of late reporting interest or penalties that might otherwise apply.

Finally, we will go over the resources to get specific reporting help and information, and some of the potential pitfalls for procrastinating on getting started.

Topic highlights include:

• What is Unclaimed Property and how does it impact my business?
• How do I determine if I need to comply?
• What might happen if I don't comply?

Cost: $ 79 for NACM Members
$109 for non-members

This webinar is offered through the Business Credit Learning Center. You must register on their website by clicking the link below.

Click here to register.

A Breakfast for Business Credit Thought Leaders
(formerly the Big Thinkers Breakfast)

“2020 Vision: Preparing for Minnesota’s labor shortage”
Many experts believe high unemployment rates will be with us another 3-4 years. But Tom Gillaspy, Minnesota’s state demographer, says we need to start preparing now for an even larger problem affecting every company doing business in this state – an aging AND shrinking labor force.

Join us for this interesting presentation and discussion … and bring a colleague or two. Tom’s presentation will appeal not only to credit professionals, but also HR officers, controllers and other executives who need to start making plans today to address these critical challenges.

Date: Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Speaker: Minnesota State Demographer Tom Gillaspy

Time:
7:00 a.m. - Registration
7:30 a.m. - Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - Seminar

Location: Sheraton Minneapolis West
12201 Ridgedale Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55305

The Fresh Ground Breakfast is an annual opportunity for companies to engage in collaborative learning for better business practices and corporate growth.

For more information or to register, visit http://www.forius.com/FreshGround

Webinar:  Doing Business with China:  The Dragon and the Gift
March 23, 2010
11:00 a.m. - noon (CST)

China, according to Economists, will become the wealthiest country in the world by 2012.  China will become one of the world's largest economies.  Many dub it the manufacturer of the world.  By the end of 2007, more than 5,000 domestic Chinses enterprises had established direct investments in 172 countries and regions around the world.

The above are simple facts about the importance of China in world commerce.

The Webinar will guide participants into:
- The world of globalization
- What does it mean to have a global mindset?
- Understanding the Asian scene (the context)
- The five core values of Asian service
- Understanding China; Knowing the Dao
- And much more

This webinar is offered through the Business Credit Learning Center.  You must register on their website by clicking the link below.

 Click here to register.