International Management Solutions, Inc.

FACC webinar July 1st - PPP Forgiveness, Illinois Reopening Challenges and Efficient Dealing with Customs
2020-07-01 09:00 - 10:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | NY
International Management Solutions and the French American Chamber of Commerce, with the support of Thorelli & Associates, International Attest Solutions, LLC and The Anderson Law Firm, LLC are organizing an interactive webinar to help businesses assess the challenges of reopening worksites in Illinois, as well as the impact of Coronavirus on their US operations or their plans for US expansion and efficiently dealing with US customs. This webinar is also an opportunity to get information on the PPP loan forgiveness.
Antoine Guillaud, President at IMS, Tom Thorelli, Partner/Owner, Thorelli & Associates; Michael Richter, Managing Director, International Attest Solutions LLC; and Paul S. Anderson, Principal, The Anderson Law Firm, LLC, will present.
The format
The meeting will be hosted on Zoom and run for approximately 1 hour. The webinar is free for FACC Chicago members, non-members pay $10.
Please note that there are options to ask questions both live during the webinar and to get in touch with the experts afterwards for private meetings free of charge.
Topics for discussion will include:

PPP loan forgiveness
The conditions of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the criteria to be met for the loans to be forgiven.
U.S. reopening legal issues
Key employment law issues that employers should be aware of as they move forward with reopening.
Dealing Efficiently with Customs in Times of Changing Regulations and Covid-19. Mr Anderson will go into specific issues such as possible exclusions from section 301 (duties on products from China) if you manufacture in Europe but use components from China or the latest news on the Airbus retaliatory duties on products from France or other EU countries.

Wednesday, July 1st at 9 a.m. CDT

The webinar will be moderated by Andrea Jett

Andrea Jett is the Executive Director at FACC Chicago, and an experienced philanthropy and public policy professional with a successful track record of guiding organizations of all sizes through grant making, strategic development and management decisions.

Meet the expert panel:

Antoine Guillaud, Founding President of International Management Solutions, Advisor to the French Ministry of Foreign Commerce. Antoine is an Expert Comptable with more than 20 years of experience assisting foreign companies establish themselves in the US market.

Tom Thorelli, with law firm Thorelli & Associates, is a French-speaking US lawyer with thirty years of experience working with small- to medium-sized European companies in minimizing legal risk when doing business in the United States.

Michael Richter, Managing Partner, International Attest Solutions, LLC. Michael has more than 15 years of experience in the audit of US subsidiaries of foreign companies, especially with French and German concerns.

Paul S. Anderson- Principal, The Anderson Law Firm, LLC. Paul has practiced law solely in the area of Customs and Trade matters for over 40 years, primarily representing importers into the U.S. He also held the position of Honorary Consul General for Norway to Chicago and Illinois from 1999- 2019.

Webinar June 2nd: PPP Forgiveness, Challenges and Considerations for Reopening Illinois Worksites Related to COVID-19
2020-06-02 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Halifax)
International Management Solutions in association with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and with the support of Thorelli & Associates is organizing an interactive webinar: PPP Forgiveness, Challenges and Considerations for Reopening Illinois Worksites Related to COVID-19.
The purpose of this webinar is to help businesses assess the challenges of reopening worksites in Illinois, as well as the impact of Coronavirus on their US operations or their plans for US expansion. This webinar is also an opportunity to get information on the PPP loan forgiveness.
Tuesday, June 2nd at 9 a.m. CDT

The format
The meeting will be hosted on Microsoft Teams and run for approximately 1 hour.
Please note that there are options to ask questions both live during the webinar and to get in touch with the experts afterward for private meetings free of charge.
Topics for discussion will include:

Support and Services offered by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to Illinois companies during Covid 19, which include subsidiaries of foreign parent companies. Specific assistance available and reopening considerations in Illinois.

PPP loan forgiveness
The conditions of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the criteria to be met for the loans to be forgiven.
U.S. reopening legal issues
Key employment law issues that employers should be aware of as they move forward with reopening.

The webinar will be moderated by:
Sharon L. Stead, Managing Director, State of Illinois European Office
Sharon has worked for the State of Illinois in Brussels since 1984 and has been the Managing Director of the State’s European office since January 2003. As part of her role she pro-actively promotes Illinois and helps to develop and implement its marketing strategy in Europe.
With the special participation of:
Ericka A. Perkins, Assistant State Director, Illinois SBDC Network
Erika oversees the day to day operations of 40 centers located throughout the state of Illinois. She will discuss the “Support and Services offered by DCEO to Illinois companies during Covid 19”.
Meet the experts:
Antoine Guillaud, Founding President of International Management Solutions, Advisor to the French Ministry of Foreign Commerce
Antoine is an Expert Comptable with more than 25 years of experience assisting foreign companies establish themselves in the US market.
Michael Richter, Managing Partner, International Attest Solutions, LLC
Michael has more than 20 years of experience in the audit of US subsidiaries of foreign companies, especially with French and German concerns.
Tom Thorelli, law firm Thorelli & Associates
Tom Thorelli is a French-speaking US lawyer with thirty years of experience working with small- to medium-sized European companies in minimizing legal risk when doing business in the United States

Free Webinar: Legal & Financial Solutions for US-Based Businesses during the COVID-19 Crisis
2020-05-12 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago)
International Management Solutions in association with the French-American Chamber of Commerce Chicago is organizing a special interactive webinar to help businesses assess the impact of Coronavirus on their US operations or their plans for US expansion.
Tuesday, May 12 at 9 a.m. CDT
Registration here

Topics for discussion will include:

Employee Management
Lay-offs v Furlough, sick leave / FMLA, exempt vs non-exempt staff, self-isolation, working from home, unpaid leave, health and safety obligations, compensation and benefits and feasibility of operations.
The CARES Act – Congress’s $2 BN Economic Stimulus Program
Families First Coronavirus Response Act – employer obligations and rights and the State Governor’s Stay at Home Orders.
Conserving Cash
Compensation options, tax and payroll deferral payments, SBA loans and grants, paycheck protection program, emergency lending and tax credits.
Force Majeure – the Law of Unexpected Circumstances
Contract options – good and bad, how can this work in the company’s favor, no force majeure element in current contracts – options and legal positioning to help survive contract cancellations.

The webinar will be moderated by:
Andrea Jett, Executive Director at French-American Chamber of Commerce Chicago
Andrea is an experienced philanthropy and public policy professional with a successful track record of guiding organizations of all sizes through grantmaking, strategic development, and management decisions.

The experts invited to this webinar:
Antoine Guillaud, Founding President of International Management Solutions, Advisor to the French Ministry of Foreign Commerce
Antoine is an Expert Comptable with more than 20 years of experience assisting foreign companies establish themselves in the US market.
Tom Thorelli, law firm Thorelli & Associates
Tom Thorelli is a French-speaking US lawyer with thirty years of experience working with small- to medium-sized European companies in minimizing legal risk when doing business in the United States

7 mai : Webinar gratuit: Les mesures juridiques, fiscales et sociales aux USA pour faire face au Coronavirus
2020-05-07 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Paris)
International Management Solutions et le Consulat des Etats-Unis à Lyon, avec le support de Thorelli & Associates vous invitent à un webinar gratuit pour comprendre les aides disponibles au niveau fédéral, ainsi que les mesures à mettre en place pour traverser la période de crise du Covid-19 et en tirer profit pour vos filiales US, tout en assurant la survie et développement de votre entreprise aux Etats-Unis.
Jeudi 7 mai à 16h (heure française)
Inscrivez-vous en cliquant ici
Durant près d’une heure, les sujets abordés seront:

Assistance disponible
Les aides de la SBA, Paycheck Protection Program, EIDSL et autres
Gestion du personnel
Les obligations et les droits des employeurs face aux confinement, baisse d’activité et maladie. Licenciement vs chômage technique, personnel cadre vs personnel non-cadre, confinement, travail à domicile, congés sans solde, obligations en matière de santé et de sécurité, rémunération et avantages sociaux et faisabilité des opérations.
Gestion de trésorerie
Relation clients et fournisseurs. Les délais de paiements des impôts sociétés et charges sociales. Crédit d’impôts
Force majeure – la loi des circonstances imprévues
L’utilisation de la clause de force majeure dans le contrat, comment peut-elle fonctionner en faveur de la compagnie. Absence de clause de force majeure dans le contrat – options et positionnement juridique face à l’annulation de contrats.

Format: 1h de présentation entrecoupée de sessions questions/réponses sur la plateforme Microsoft Teams.
Le webinar sera animé par:
Geneviève Gobber, Assistante Economique et Consulaire, Consulat U.S. à Lyon

Geneviève Gobber a travaille pour le US Department of State à Lyon, pedant près de 26 ans.

Avec la participation spéciale de:
Christopher Crawford, Consul U.S., Consulat U.S. à Lyon
Avant de rejoindre le Consulat U.S. à Lyon en août 2019, M. Crawford était directeur logistique et immobilier au Consulat U.S. à Sydney, Australie et a tenu diverses positions aux ambassades U.S. à Kabul, Paris et Dili, Timor-Leste.
Les experts invités à ce webinar :
Antoine Guillaud, Président fondateur International Management Solutions
Expert-comptable comptant plus de 20 ans d’expérience dans l’aide à l’installation et au développement de sociétés étrangères sur le marché américain. Conseiller du Commerce Extérieur de la France.
Tom Thorelli, du cabinet d’avocats Thorelli & Associates
M. Thorelli a trente ans d’expérience professionnelle dans l’accompagnement des petites et moyennes entreprises européennes à réduire les risques juridiques aux États-Unis.
Suite à ce webinar, les participants auront la possibilité de prendre rendez-vous avec M. Guillaud et/ou M. Thorelli pour des échanges en visio individuels et gratuits.

Webinar Live: Les mesures juridiques, fiscales et sociales de l'administration américaine pour faire face à la pandémie de Coronavirus
2020-05-05 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Paris)
International Management Solutions,l’Agence AD’OCC, CCI Occitanie, en partenariat avec Team France Export Occitanie, Business France, BPI France et avec le support de Thorelli & Associates vous invitent à un webinar gratuit pour comprendre les aides disponibles au niveau fédéral, ainsi que les mesures à mettre en place pour traverser la période de crise du Covid-19 et en tirer profit pour vos filiales US, tout en assurant la survie et développement de votre entreprise aux Etats-Unis.
Mardi 5 mai à 16h (heure française)
Pour s’inscrire: https://infos.intlms.com/fr/inscription-webinar-ims-5mai2020

Durant près d’une heure, les sujets abordés seront:

Assistance disponible
Les aides de la SBA, Paycheck Protection Program, EIDSL et autres
Gestion du personnel
Les obligations et les droits des employeurs face aux confinement, baisse d’activité et maladie. Licenciement vs chômage technique, personnel cadre vs personnel non-cadre, confinement, travail à domicile, congés sans solde, obligations en matière de santé et de sécurité, rémunération et avantages sociaux et faisabilité des opérations.
Gestion de trésorerie
Relation clients et fournisseurs. Les délais de paiements des impôts sociétés et charges sociales. Crédit d’impôts
Force majeure – la loi des circonstances imprévues
L’utilisation de la clause de force majeure dans le contrat, comment peut-elle fonctionner en faveur de la compagnie. Absence de clause de force majeure dans le contrat – options et positionnement juridique face à l’annulation de contrats.
Covid-19 et immigration: Ralentissement, et impact de la proclamation du Président Trump.

Format: 1h de présentation entrecoupée de sessions questions/réponses sur la plateforme Microsoft Teams.
Le webinar sera animé par:
Jean-Marc Dessapt, Directeur Opérationnel International – Conquête des Marchés, Agence AD’OCC, Administrateur des Maisons et Bureau de la Région Occitanie à l’étranger : New-York, Shanghai, Casablanca et Londres
Jean-Michel Bellerive, Responsable régional, Head of international Dept, Team France Export Occitanie

Les experts invités à ce webinar :
Antoine Guillaud, Président fondateur International Management Solutions
Expert-comptable comptant plus de 20 ans d’expérience dans l’aide à l’installation et au développement de sociétés étrangères sur le marché américain. Conseiller du Commerce Extérieur de la France.
Tom Thorelli, du cabinet d’avocats Thorelli & Associates
M. Thorelli a trente ans d’expérience professionnelle dans l’accompagnement des petites et moyennes entreprises européennes à réduire les risques juridiques aux États-Unis.

Webinaire gratuit: Les mesures juridiques, fiscales et sociales de l'administration américaine pour faire face à la pandémie de coronavirus
2020-04-28 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Paris)
International Management Solutions, le World Trade Center Rennes-Bretagne et le Consulat des Etats-Unis pour le Grand Ouest, avec le support de Thorelli & Associates organisent un webinaire gratuit pour comprendre les aides disponibles au niveau fédéral, ainsi que les mesures à mettre en place pour traverser la période de crise du Covid-19 tout en assurant la survie et développement de son entreprise aux Etats-Unis.
Mardi 28 avril à 16h (heure française)
Les détails d’inscription à ce webinaire seront publiés très prochainement.

Durant près d’une heure, les sujets abordés seront:

Assistance disponible
Families First Coronavirus Response Act – les obligations et les droits des employeurs et l’ordre de rester à la maison des gouverneurs des Etats.
Gérer son personnel
Licenciement vs congé technique, congés maladie / FMLA, personnel cadre vs personnel non-cadre, auto-isolement, travail à domicile, congés sans solde, obligations en matière de santé et de sécurité, rémunération et avantages sociaux et faisabilité des opérations.
Conserver son cash
Les options de rémunération et de la paie d’impôt, les paiements de taxes et de paie déferrés, les prêts et dons de la SBA, le programme de protection des chèque-paie (PPT), les prêts d’urgence et les crédits.
Force majeure – la loi des circonstances imprévues
Options de contrat – bons et mauvais, comment cela peut-il fonctionner en faveur de la compagnie, aucun élément de force majeure dans les contrats actuels – options et positionnement juridique pour aider à survivre l’annulation de contrats.

Format: 1h de présentation entrecoupée de sessions questions/réponses sur la plateforme Microsoft Teams.
Le webinaire sera animé par:
Nicholas Beaty, Coordinateur au World Trade Center Rennes Bretagne. Nicolas est un développeur d’affaires ayant une vaste expérience dans l’expansion d’entreprises au niveau international et local.
Avec la participation spéciale de:
James P. Du Vernay, Consul des Etats-Unis pour le Grand Ouest. Monsieur James P. Du Vernay a précédemment occupé le poste de Directeur Logistique dans les Ambassades américaines à Tunis et à Bamako et Directeur des Ressources Humaines à l’Ambassade américaine de Caracas.
Les experts invités à ce webinaire :
Antoine Guillaud, Président d’International Management Solutions, expert-comptable comptant plus de 20 ans d’expérience dans l’aide à l’installation de sociétés étrangères sur le marché américain. Conseiller auprès du ministère français du Commerce extérieur.
Tom Thorelli, du cabinet d’avocats Thorelli & Associates. M. Thorelli a trente ans d’expérience professionnelle dans l’accompagnement des petites et moyennes entreprises européennes à réduire les risques juridiques aux États-Unis.

Webinar Business France: Gérer l'impact du Covid-19 sur vos affaires aux Etats-Unis
2020-04-23 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Halifax)
Antoine Guillaud, Président d’International Management Solutions est heureux de participer à un seminaire informatif organisé par l’équipe de Business France Amérique du Nord avec plusieurs de ses partenaires afin de répondre aux questions que se posent les entreprises françaises ayant des filiales ou un bureau aux Etats-Unis, sur comment gérer l’impact de la crise.
Le webinaire aura lieu jeudi 23 avril à 11.30 a.m. EST
Pour participer, connectez-vous en cliquant ici:

PROGRAMME

Live Webinar: US Legal and Economic Intervention
2020-04-08 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London)
A FREE online interactive meeting live from Chicago and London
Wednesday 8th April 2020 at 16:00 BST
Since the last GTM Global US Expansion workshops – the world, and in particular the United States, have changed significantly!
Like the UK, US authorities are making dramatic changes to their legal, employment and taxation systems to weather the current COVID-19 crisis.
To help UK business assess the impact on their US operations or their plans for US expansion, GTM Global in association with Department for International Trade has organised a special interactive online meeting, live from Chicago and London, with its two US in-country legal and accounting experts – Tom Thorelli from Thorelli Associates and Antoine Guillaud from International Management Solutions.
Join us on Wednesday 8th April at 16:00 hrs BST to understand how your business can mitigate risk and continue to expand in the US in 2020/2021

The Format
The meeting will be hosted on Zoom and run for approximately 1 hour. After the meeting attendees will have the opportunity to ask direct questions on how recent changes in legislation will affect their business planning and operations.
Topics for discussion will include:

Employee Management
Lay-offs v Furlough, sick leave / FMLA, exempt vs non-exempt staff, self-isolation, working from home, unpaid leave, health and safety obligations, compensation and benefits and feasibility of operations.
The CARES Act – Congress’s $2BN Economic Stimulus Programme
Families First Coronavirus Response Act – employer obligations and rights and the State Governor’s Stay at Home Orders.
Conserving Cash
Compensation options, tax and payroll deferral payments, SBA loans and grants, paycheck protection programme, emergency lending and tax credits.
Force Majeure – the Law of Unexpected Circumstances
Contract options – good and bad, how can this work in the company’s favour, no force majeure element in current contracts – options and legal positioning to help survive contract cancellations.

Please note that there are options to ask questions both live at the webinar and to be connected to the US teams afterwards.

About the organizer – GTM Global

This interactive online meeting is part of the GTM programme which supports mid-market tech, digital and eCommerce companies on their international expansion journeys in the following areas:

Advice and guidance from experts in international trade
Export readiness audits and market research reports
Access to a network of in-country specialists and trade partners
Go-to-market strategy development and market expansion planning
Compliance, regulatory and risk management planning
In-country distribution, sales and business development services
Access to overseas EDOs, accelerator programs and government support
Funding via an international network of investors and VCs
Curated promotions and offers for businesses transacting overseas

CANCELLED International Management Solutions participates in SelectUSA Seminar on March 27 in Lyon, France
2020-03-27 09:00 - 12:30 (America/Halifax)
Antoine Guillaud is honored to participate in a SelectUSA seminar “How to develop your business strategy in the US” on March 27th in Lyon, France, organized by the US Consulate in Lyon in partnership with SelectUSA.
Antoine will join a panel of well-respected speakers which includes Chris Crawford, US Consul in Lyon, Robert J. Donovan from SelectUSA, Thomas Thorelli from Thorelli & Associates, Sophie Carlei and Stéphanie Porte from Taj, société d’avocats, Steven Lanier from American World Services and Christelle Maffre who will talk about the Council of American States in Europe (C.A.S.E.)
SelectUSA is a U.S. government-wide program led by the U.S. Department of Commerce. Its mission is to facilitate job-creating business investment into the United States and raise awareness of the critical role that economic development plays in the U.S. economy.
This seminar will take place at Mairie du 2e arrondissement – Salle Camille Georges – 2 rue d’Enghien – 69002 Lyon
For more information or to register, please contact Genevieve Gobber gobbergd@state.gov
Registration closes March 20, 2020.

CANCELLED Go To Market Global US East Coast Expansion Workshops on March 18 & 19 in London
2020-03-18 08:00 - 2020-03-19 17:00 (America/Halifax)
International Management Solutions is thrilled to participate in two US East Coast Expansion Workshops organized by Go To Market Global on March 18 & 19 in London.
Specifically aimed at Tech and Digital scaleups, these FREE workshops offer the chance to get information on how to expand your business into Washington and NewYork with bespoke face-to-face advice and guidance from US in-country experts on market entry and expansion, compliance & investment, payments & logistics, talent & travel – alongside access to UK and US agencies and trade & investment bodies, including OCO Global, Fairfax County Economic Development Authority & Department for International Trade.
Antoine Guillaud, President of International Management Solutions, will be on the experts’ panel to answer all your questions specific go your unique situation.
Key business sectors the workshops focus on include – Financial Services, Technology, Retail, Health & Life Sciences, Defence & US Government contracting.

Thorelli & Associates – US Attorneys
International Management Solutions – Accounting, tax, HR and consulting services from Chicago, Detroit, New York, Tucson & Richmond
Avalara – Indirect tax compliance solutions (VAT, Sales, Nexus)
WorldFirst – Banking, payment solutions & USD foreign exchange
GFS – Global delivery solutions partner
United Airlines – US travel management & flight services
Safeguard Global – Specialist global employment outsourcing
Blue Array – International SEO strategy consultants

The format:
A series of 1-2-1 consultations with the experts in the room who will give you personalized advice and guidance around your specific needs and circumstances.
To facilitate this, the organizers will contact you in advance of the workshop to capture your needs so that the appropriate 1-2-1 mentoring sessions can be organized.
Please note, attendance is subject to the approval of the organizers who will contact you after you have registered.
Who should attend:
CEOs, founders and senior managers of digital and tech scale-ups looking to expand internationally in the next 3 to 6 months and with turnover in the range £2m to £50m.
Timing:
Workshops run in two-hour slots throughout the day and are organized so that you have a series of one-to-one consultations with select experts relevant to your business needs and international expansion plans. There is also an opportunity for peer to peer networking.
About GTM Global:
GTM Global connects UK scale-up brands in digital and tech to a designated panel of experts from government, trade bodies and commercial partners to provide on-going advice and guidance on go to market strategy and international expansion planning.
What to expect from the GTM Workshop Programme:
This workshop is part of the GTM programme which supports mid-market tech/digital companies on their international expansion journeys. By participating in the programme you can expect a mix of the following:

Advice & guidance from experts in international trade
Export readiness audits & market research reports
Access to a network of in-country specialists & trade partners
Go-to-market strategy development & market expansion planning
Compliance, regulatory & risk management planning
In-country distribution, sales & business development services
Access to overseas EDOs, accelerator programs & government support
Funding via an international network of investors & VCs
Curated promotions & offers for businesses transacting overseas

For more information and to register: https://gotomarket.global/events/us-east-coast-18190320?utm_source=partner-GTMWEB&utm_medium=email-web&utm_campaign=us-east-coast-18190320

US Expansion Roundtable in Amsterdam on March 10th
2020-03-10 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax)
International Management Solutions Inc. will be participating in a US Expansion Roundtable in Amsterdam, the Netherlands on March 10th. This roundtable is organized by GTM Global and is an opportunity to meet US in-country specialists to learn about Market Research, Business Development, Tax, Accounting, Legal, HR, and Funding.
HEAR FROM – Mark Stimpfig, co-founder GTM Global on how over 2,000 UK scale-up businesses have connected with mission-critical US expansion experts to successfully launch and grow in the US.
CONNECT TO – US in-country experts on Market Research, Business Development, Tax, Accounting, Legal, HR, and Funding.
ACCESS – State and regional government and business network from – New York, Illinois, California, Arizona, Florida, Maryland, Georgia, and Ohio to understand and engage in localized incentives, tax breaks, grants, and business networks.
ATTEND – a FREE Roundtable discussion panel chaired by GTM Global at The Hoxton Amsterdam on 10th March 0900-1230 and meet US in-country experts, including:

Avalara – Sales tax & nexus specialists from Seattle
Thorelli & Associates – US attorneys based in Chicago
International Management Solutions – Accounting, tax, HR and consulting services from Chicago, Detroit, New York, Tucson & Richmond
OCO Global – US state representations & DIT US delivery partner with offices in New York & Los Angeles
Greater Phoenix Economic Council – Representation from the State of Arizona
WorldFirst – Banking, payment solutions & USD foreign exchange
Safeguard Global – Specialist global employment outsourcing

The Agenda:
An intimate roundtable discussion for a maximum of fifteen delegates, agenda as follows:

09:00-09:30: Breakfast & Networking
09:00-10:00: GTM Overview – Mark Stimpfig, co-founder GTM Global and GTM Expert Partner Panel Introductions
10:00-11:30: Roundtable – chaired by Mark Stimpfig where delegates and the US in-country expert panel discuss and develop specific US Go-to-Market strategies
11:30-12:30: Lunch and networking

For more information and to register: https://gotomarket.global/events/us-expansion-roundtable-100320?utm_source=partner-IMS&utm_medium=email-web&utm_campaign=us-expansion-roundtable-100320

About GTM Global:
GTM Global connects UK scale-up brands in digital and tech to a designated panel of experts from government, trade bodies and commercial partners to provide on-going advice and guidance on go-to-market strategy and international expansion planning.
What to expect from the GTM Workshop Programme:
This workshop is part of the GTM program which supports mid-market tech/digital companies on their international expansion journeys. By participating in the program you can expect a mix of the following:

Advice & guidance from experts in international trade
Export readiness audits & market research reports
Access to a network of in-country specialists & trade partners
Go-to-market strategy development & market expansion planning
Compliance, regulatory & risk management planning
In-country distribution, sales & business development services
Access to overseas EDOs, accelerator programs & government support
Funding via an international network of investors & VCs
Curated promotions & offers for businesses transacting overseas

About Avalara:
Avalara is the world’s foremost provider of indirect tax compliance solutions. Using a combination of software and services Avalara provides comprehensive solutions to manage US sales tax, European VAT and global sales tax for companies of all sizes. Headquartered in Seattle, USA Avalara began life as a software to manage the complexities of calculating US sales tax. 15 years and 1500 employees across 4 continents later, Avalara now making huge strides towards our goal of being part of every global transaction.
About Thorelli & Associates:
Thorelli & Associates offers over twenty years of experience in the legal representation of businesses and individuals with particular emphasis on assisting foreign interests in the United States.
The firm provides an array of services, ranging from initial consultation regarding the impact of U.S. Federal and State laws on proposed activities to the purchase or sale of entire businesses. Having assisted many companies in the initial phase of their investment, the firm is experienced in providing strategic planning for long term success.
Through well-established contacts, the firm recommends other professionals, such as accountants, bankers, management consultants, executive recruiters, and insurers.
About OCO Global:
OCO is Department for International Trade’s exclusive North American Business Development Partner.
The company is a specialist consulting firm helping hundreds of companies break into new markets and grow internationally each year. It works with national agencies to support their Trade strategies, and private companies to further their export and international market entry plans, helping to identify the most attractive markets and customers to accelerate growth.
OCO has a base in New York and Los Angeles with an extensive coast to coast State network, in-market knowledge, and expertise, providing customers with access to a reliable ecosystem including in-market representation, local incorporation, suppliers and customers.
About the Greater Phoenix Economic Council:
Established in 1989, the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) actively works to attract and grow quality businesses and advocate for the competitiveness of Greater Phoenix. As the regional economic development organization, GPEC works with 22-member communities, Maricopa County, more than 160 private investors, and various companies across the world who are expanding or relocating.
Consistently ranked as a top national economic development organization, GPEC’s approach to connectivity extends beyond the fabric of the community. Greater Phoenix, also known as The Connected Place, is in a relentless pursuit to house more innovative and entrepreneurial technology-focused companies. In the past 30 years, GPEC has fuelled the regional economy by bringing more than 740 locates, creating more than 130,000 jobs, and contributing a capital investment of $14.8 billion.
About WorldFirst:
We’re WorldFirst and we’re experts at moving money around the world. As a fast-growing FinTech business, we specialize in making foreign exchange simple, fast and fuss-free for people and businesses with global ambitions. We combine best-in-class technology with award-winning customer service to give our clients a better way. We’ve helped over 120,000 people, small businesses and online sellers transfer over £60bn since we launched in 2004. Our clients never stop. And neither do we.
About Safeguard Global:
Adaptive solutions – in over 179 countries – for thriving in the global economy. Employment, payroll, onboarding and more. Global payroll handled in-house can be a lot of work. Safeguard Global Managed Payroll offers an efficient, accurate outsource solution. It combines innovative technology with human expertise on a local level to reduce compliance errors to near zero while offering both end-to-end reporting and end process reconciliation, regardless of location. This creates month-to-month system consistency, enabling companies to spend less time on the business of managing payroll around the world and more time on other decisions that positively affect their business.

US Expansion Planning Workshops in London February 12th & 13th
2020-02-12 08:00 - 2020-02-13 17:00 (America/Halifax)
International Management Solutions Inc. will be participating at two 1-2-1 Drop-in-Workshop at Fora Spitalfields in London on February 12th & 13th. These workshops are organized by GTM Global and are an opportunity to meet US in-country specialists to learn about business set-up, tax, logistics, local & state incentives, and funding.
Come meet with us in London on February 12th & 13th at the Go To Market Global US Expansion Planning Workshops!

With US economic growth continuing at 2.1% in 2020 and other economies stagnant or slowing, NOW – is the time to plan next year’s US Go-to-Market strategy!
Ensure – your US expansion plans for 2020 are robust and watertight in critical areas like Market Research, Business Development, Tax, Accounting, Legal, HR Logistics, Warehousing, and Funding.
Connect – to State representatives from – New York, Illinois, California, Arizona, Florida, Maryland, Georgia and Ohio to understand and engage on localized incentives, tax breaks, grants, and business networks.
Attend – a FREE 1-2-1 Drop-in-Workshop at Fora Spitalfields, London on February 12th or 13th and meet in-country experts who will give you personalized advice and guidance around your specific needs and circumstances.
Representing International Management Solutions Inc., Antoine Guillaud will be sharing his expertise on how to succeed in setting up in the American market, as well as answering questions about doing business in the U.S. related to tax, HR, and accounting.
For more information and to register to the February 12th workshop: https://gotomarket.global/events/us-market-entry-120220?utm_source=partner-GTMWEB&utm_medium=email-web&utm_campaign=us-market-entry-120220
For more information and to register to the February 13th workshop: https://gotomarket.global/events/us-market-entry-130220?utm_source=partner-GTMWEB&utm_medium=email-web&utm_campaign=us-market-entry-130220

International Management Solutions participe à un atelier Etats-Unis juridique et fiscal à la CCI du Loiret
2020-02-07 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax)
Antoine Guillaud, Président d’Interational Management Solutions, participera ce vendredi, 7 février, à un atelier juridique et fiscal en soutien d’entreprises qui souhaitent s’implanter sur le marché nord-américain.
Ce séminaire, organisé par la CCI Loiret, se tiendra à Orleans.
Pour plus d’informations, contactez Stéphane Munos, chargé de mission export, CCI du Loiret.

Rendez-vous les 5 et 6 février à Toulouse et Montpellier pour découvrir les incontournables d’une implantation commerciale réussie aux Etats-Unis
2020-02-05 08:00 - 2020-02-06 17:00 (America/Halifax)
International Management Solutions est heureux d’annoncer sa participation, le 5 février à Toulouse, et le 6 février à Montpellier, à deux évènements gratuits organisés par AD’OCC, l’agence de développement économique en Région Occitanie.
Ces évènements offriront l’occasion de découvrir les incontournables d’une implantation commerciale réussie aux Etats-Unis.
Antoine Guillaud, Président d’International Management Solutions, parlera de la stratégie pour réussir son implantation aux Etats-Unis : aspects comptables, fiscaux et sociaux.
Au programme:

> Présentation du programme fédéral « Select USA » par Olivier Colette, Investment Specialist, Service commercial de l’Ambassade des Etats-Unis de Paris
> Les clés du succès pour réussir dans les affaires aux Etats-Unis : perspective juridique par Thomas H. Thorelli, Avocat au Cabinet Thorelli & Associates (Chicago)
> Stratégie pour réussir son implantation aux Etats-Unis : aspects comptables, fiscaux et sociaux par Antoine Guillaud, Président d’International Management Solutions, Cabinet comptable (Chicago)
> Témoignage d’implantation réussie d’une entreprise régionale

Pour vous inscrire : https://sphinxdeclic.com/d/s/bjajl2

Come meet International Management Solutions at CES 2020 in Las Vegas
2020-01-07 08:00 - 2020-01-10 17:00 (America/Halifax)
International Management Solutions Inc. is proudly supporting the French Pavilion of Business France at the CES 2020 conference in Las Vegas, January 7-10, 2020. CES is the world’s largest consumer electronics show attracting the world’s business leaders and pioneering thinkers.
Hugues Retif, EA is looking forward to participating at CES2020 where he will be presenting accounting and taxation in the US to the French companies Axis, BeNomad, ELDIM, GEOFLEX, Prove & Run, SBG Systems, YoGoKo, Actronika SAS, Groupement ADAS, Airbus, Atos.
If interested in meeting with him, please contact him at info@intlms.com or contact him directly on LinkedIn.

Come meet with us in London on December 11 at the US Expansion Planning Workshop
2019-12-11 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax)
Come meet with us in London on December 11 at the Go To Market Global US Expansion Planning Workshop!

With US economic growth continuing at 2.1% in 2020 and other economies stagnant or slowing, NOW – is the time to plan next year’s US Go-to-Market strategy!
Ensure – your US expansion plans for 2020 are robust and watertight in critical areas like Market Research, Business Development, Tax, Accounting, Legal, HR Logistics, Warehousing, and Funding.
Connect – to State representatives from – New York, Illinois, California, Arizona, Florida, Maryland, Georgia and Ohio to understand and engage on localized incentives, tax breaks, grants, and business networks.
Attend – a FREE 1-2-1 Drop-in-Workshop at Fora Spitalfields, London on 11th December and meet in-country experts who will give you personalized advice and guidance around your specific needs and circumstances.
Representing International Management Solutions Inc., Ben Troch will be sharing his expertise on how to succeed in setting up in the American market, as well as answering questions about doing business in the U.S. related to tax, HR, and accounting.
For more information and to register: https://gotomarket.global/events/gtm-usa-2020?utm_source=partner-GTMWEB&utm_medium=email-web&utm_campaign=gtm-usa-2020

International Management Solutions vous donne rendez-vous a Nice le 10 décembre lors du séminaire "Investir aux Etats-Unis : Stratégies pour Réussir"
2019-12-10 08:30 - 14:30 (America/Halifax)
Ben Troch est ravi de participer au séminaire “Investir aux Etats-Unis : Stratégies pour Réussir”, organisé à Nice le 10 décembre 2019 par la CCI Nice Cote d’Azur et le Consulat Américain de Marseille.
Ben parlera de la “Stratégie pour réussir son implantation aux Etats-Unis : aspects fiscaux et sociaux” (presentation en anglais). Il est honoré de participer à cet évènement aux côtés d’autres intervenants qui partageront des conseils sur les clés de la réussite pour le marché américain.
Pour vous inscrire : https://tinyurl.com/wg4yus7

International Management Solutions vous invite à la Réunion du WTC Rennes Bretagne le 3 décembre
2019-12-03 09:00 - 12:30 (America/Halifax)
International Management Solutions participera, mardi, 3 décembre 2019, à la Réunion du WTC Rennes Bretagne (CCI Ille-et-Vilaine) “Corporate America: Management, Recruitment, Business Development” organisée en partenariat avec le Consulat des États-Unis pour le Grand Ouest.
Charlotte Labat, Directrice France d’International Management Solutions, sera aux côtés d’autres experts pour présenter les différences majeures entre les États-Unis et la France dans les domaines du management, du recrutement et du développement commercial.
En plus de sa dimension interculturelle, cet atelier permettra aux participants d’acquérir des informations pratiques sur les salaires et les aspects RH aux USA, le droit du travail américain et les « dos and donts » dans le monde des affaires américains.
Pour s’inscrire cliquez ici

IMS sponsor du Forum Destination International 2019
2019-11-26 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax)
International Management Solutions est heureux de sponsoriser le Forum Destination International 2019, l’évènement annuel régional dédié à toutes les entreprises qui exportent ou souhaitent se développer à l’international. Cet évènement aura lieu le 26 novembre 2019 au Centre de Congrès Pierre Baudis à Toulouse. L’édition 2019 marquera le lancement de la Team France Export Occitanie, nouveau dispositif régional pour l’export.
Représentant IMS, Sydney Fleurance et Hugues Retif seront présents à cet évènement , aux côtes d’autres experts thématiques qui accompagnent les entreprises qui veulent se lancer ou se développer à l’international. Hugues et Sydney répondront aux questions d’entrepreneurs sur les meilleures façons pour leurs entreprises de créer et développer leurs activités aux Etats-Unis.
N’hésitez pas à aller les rencontrer lors de cet évènement ou demander un rendez-vous individuel en les contactant en direct sfleurance@intlms.com et hretif@intlms.com
Pour plus d’informations: http://www.forumdestinationinternational.fr/

International Management Solutions est fier de sponsoriser la 7e édition de Bordeaux Invest Day
2019-11-25 14:00 - 22:00 (America/Halifax)
International Management Solutions est fier de sponsoriser la 7e édition de Bordeaux Invest Day. L’objectif du Bordeaux Invest Day, organisé la 25 novembre par l’association Bordeaux Entrepreneurs dans les salons de l’hôtel de ville de Bordeaux, est de mettre en relation des start-ups en pleine croissance avec des investisseurs régionaux et nationaux.
Représentant International Management Solutions, Charlotte Labat, Directrice France IMS, et Sydney Fleurance, participeront à cet évènement et partageront leur expertise et conseils sur les meilleurs facons pour les entreprises de créer et développer leurs activités aux Etats-Unis.
Pour plus d’informations: http://www.bordeaux-entrepreneurs.com/bordeaux-invest-day-2019/

International Management Solutions participe au Gala de l'International à Marseille
2019-11-21 19:00 - 23:30 (America/Halifax)
Sydney Fleurance est heureuse de participer au Gala de l’International organisé par Apex, le Club des Entreprises de l’International, region Sud, au Palais de la Bourse à Marseille, ce 21 novembre 2019.
Cet évènement incluera un Dîner de GALA & “Stand-Ups de l’International” avec des invités prestigieux de la région.
Pour plus d’informations: https://club-apex.com/evenement/gala/

International Management Solutions proud sponsor of Passport to France
2019-11-21 17:30 - 22:00 (America/Halifax)
International Management Solutions is a proud sponsor of the annual event “Passport to France” organized by the French-American Chamber of Commerce Chicago. Passport to France is Chicago’s largest celebration of French food, wine, spirits, and culture. IMS staff are excited to attend this event at the Zhou B Art Center and support Chicago’s vibrant French-American business community.

For more information: https://www.facc-chicago.com/events/passport-to-france-2019.html

How to successfully establish your business in North America
2019-11-20 - 2019-11-21
Attend a FREE 1-2-1 Drop-in-Clinic in London on November 20th or November 21st and meet US in-country specialists to learn about business set-up, logistics, local & state incentives, and funding.
Representing International Management Solutions, Hugues Retif will be sharing his expertise on how to succeed in setting up in the American market, as well as answering questions about doing business in the U.S. related to tax, HR, and accounting.
For more information and to register to the November 20th event: https://gotomarket.global/events/us-setup-201119?utm_source=partner-GTMWEB&utm_medium=email-web&utm_campaign=us-setup-201119
For more information and to register to the November 21st event: https://gotomarket.global/events/us-setup-211119?utm_source=partner-GTMWEB&utm_medium=email-web&utm_campaign=us-setup-211119

International Management Solutions participates in the Swiss Peer-to-Peer Conference USA
2019-10-30 08:00 - 22:00 (America/Halifax)
International Management Solutions team members Sydney Fleurance and Jacques Corre are excited to participate in the 1st annual Swiss Peer to Peer Conference USA on October 30th. Organized by Swiss Business Hub USA, this event will be held at the beautiful Mid-America Club in Chicago. This conference aims to foster meaningful conversations and connections across industries and to strengthen the Swiss-American business network in the USA.

Join us for our last workshop on US West Coast Entry at GTM Global in Manchester
2019-10-10 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax)
International Management Solutions Inc. is glad to participate in the GTM Global’s US West Coast Entry Workshop targeting opportunities for businesses in Fintech, IoT and Smart-Cities in Manchester on October 10th.
During this FREE workshop IMS President Antoine Guillaud will be sharing his #expertise on how to succeed in setting up in the American market, as well as answering questions about doing business in the U.S. related to tax, HR, and accounting.
For more information and to register: https://gotomarket.global/events/us-west-coast-iot-101019

Join us for another free workshop on US West Coast Entry at GTM Global in London
2019-10-09 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax)
International Management Solutions Inc. is glad to participate in the GTM Global’s US West Coast Entry Workshop targeting opportunities for businesses in Fintech, IoT and Smart-Cities in London on October 9th.
During this FREE workshop IMS President Antoine Guillaud will be sharing his expertise on how to succeed in setting up in the American market, as well as answering questions about doing business in the U.S. related to tax, HR, and accounting.
For more information and to register: https://gotomarket.global/events/us-west-coast-iot-091019

Join us for a free workshop on US West Coast Entry at GTM Global in London
2019-10-08 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax)
International Management Solutions Inc. is glad to participate in the GTM Global’s US West Coast Entry Workshop targeting opportunities for businesses in Fintech, IoT and Smart-Cities in London on October 8th.
During this FREE workshop IMS President Antoine Guillaud will be sharing his expertise on how to succeed in setting up in the American market, as well as answering questions about doing business in the U.S. related to tax, HR, and accounting.
For more information and to register: https://gotomarket.global/events/us-west-coast-iot-081019

IMS Proud Sponsor of the French Pavilion at CAMX 2019
2019-09-25 - 2019-09-26
International Management Solutions Inc. is a proud sponsor of the French Pavilion of Business France at the CAMX – The Composites and Advanced Materials Expo conference in Anaheim, California.
Sydney Fleurance is happy to participate at the CAMX conference and looking forward to meeting with participating French companies CHOMARAT GroupCOLMANT COATED FABRICSCRENO Advanced Machining Solutions For The Aeronautics IndustryEMPOWERING TechnologiesFERRY-CAPITAINLe réseau des CarnotLincore®PINETTE P.E.I.PYROMERAL SystemsSicominSOPARATIBTECH Innovations
If you have any questions about doing business in the US related to accounting, tax or HR please do not hesitate to contact our office at info@intlms.com to set-up a meeting and learn more.

IMS at the Railway Interchange 2019, the largest railway exhibition and technical conference in North America
2019-09-25
International Management Solutions is a proud sponsor of the French Delegation of Business France at the Railway Interchange 2019, the largest railway exhibition and technical conference in North America.
Hugues Retif is glad to represent International Management Solutions and meet with a delegation of innovative French rail companies visiting the Chicago area as well as leaders of the rail industry in the Midwest. Actia, Fluidesign Group, Geoflex, Ixblue, Leroy Automation, Oktal, Sef Industrie, and Texelis, we look forward to meeting you and answering all your questions about #doingbusinessintheUS related to #accounting, #tax and #HR.
For more information about Railway Interchange, visit https://railwayinterchange.org/

IMS participates in UK Workshop "Expand & Grow in New York & Washington DC"
2019-09-17 08:00 - 2019-09-18 17:00 (America/Halifax)
International Management Solutions is glad to participate in the GTM Global’s US East Coast Expansion Workshop targeting the key US markets of New York & Washington DC, in London on September 17th and September 18th. Antoine Guillaud, IMS President, will be sharing his expertise on how to succeed in setting up in the American market, as well as answer questions about doing business in the U.S. related to tax, HR, and accounting.
This free workshop offers the opportunity to find out how to grow and scale your business into Washington DC and New York and to meet in-country US specialists and experts in key areas of compliance, legal, setup, taxation, customer acquisition, routes to market, logistics and much more.
For more information, and to register for the September 17th workshop: https://gotomarket.global/events/us-east-coast-170919
For more information, and to register for the September 18th workshop: https://gotomarket.global/events/us-east-coast-180919
GTM Global connects UK scale-up brands in digital and tech to a designated panel of experts from government, trade bodies and commercial partners to provide on-going advice and guidance on go to market strategy and international expansion planning.
