Teach Me America is a training program created by Attorney Michael Polin, covering over 60 subjects about conducting business in the United States with interesting and informative content. The case studies referred to in the course offer invaluable business insight and significance, and are all based on real-life experiences and situations.

Teach Me America shares various secrets for conducting business with the United States from the perspective of a veteran US entrepreneur, investor and legal professional. It includes fascinating and useful topics, and shares the experience that Attorney Michael Polin and his team haveobtained across a range of international business activities over the last 24 years.

From information technology, media and entertainment, to government relations, sales andstrategic brand planning, you will gain inspiration and learn how to create your own opportunities. The various course topics can be mixed and matched according to your needs and we can also offer you tailored course content.

The course topics are as follows. We can customize a course for you upon request.

1. EB-5 INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CAPITAL
The United States Government has created an excellent investment program in which foreign citizens can invest in US companies and receive a green card for themselves and their family members under the age of 21. We will discuss all issues and questions concerning EB-5 and whether your company qualifies.

2. INTERNATIONAL CONTRACTS WITH UNITED STATES BUSINESSES
How do foreign partners see US opportunities? What is truly negotiable and what is not? This event encompasses and covers many critical points for success, such as: mandatory terms and considerations, culture clashes and redefining “normal business” from a US and non-US point of view, US business “reference point” issues, dispute resolution choices, enforceability concerns, venues, and laws to be applied.

3. BUSINESS CONTRACTS A to Z
Most business-related contracts have many similarities regardless of the industry. Do you know what terms you must have and others you must avoid? What terms will make you money, or cost you money? What terms protect you and what terms leave you vulnerable? What are the winning negotiation strategies from a business and trial attorney point of view? Offer, acceptance, consideration, what are the elements you need to have an enforceable agreement? Oral versus written agreements—does it matter?

4. ARE YOU BUYING SOMEONE ELSE’S BUSINESS, OR ARE YOU STARTING YOUR OWN?
What are the legal and business considerations for both scenarios? Do you know what to do and what to expect? Are you ready to make money on your own? Do you know the costs related to time and effort? What laws do you need to know? What issues and problems do partners and investors face?

5. ESTATE PLANNING: WILLS, TRUSTS, AND POWERS OF ATTORNEY FOR BUSINESS OWNERS A to Z
Succession planning issues, do you know your estate planning options? What consequences do you face for making the wrong choices? What benefits do you gain for making the right choices? Are you ready for family issues and conflicts? What you need to know to do this right.

6. CONFIDENTIALITY AND NON-COMPETE AGREEMENTS
What should be included in them and can you enforce them without the court system? These agreements can mean your survival or demise as a business, so be careful to protect yourself and your trade secrets.

7. LAWSUITS A to Z
If you are seriously considering filing a lawsuit, or if you have been sued, this seminar is essential for a complete understanding of what the litigation process will entail. After 22 years of trials and fighting in the trenches, Michael will tell you what to expect, from the filing of the suit all the way to final judgment. Are you ready for the time, money, and stress? Are you clear on what your end game is? Something to consider: money versus making a point.

8. MULTI-LEVEL BUSINESS AND FRANCHISE PURCHASES A to Z
Do you understand the risks, benefits, and costs? Should you write that check? After this event you will be armed with all the information you need to make this life-changing decision.

9. INFOMERCIALS
Understanding how Infomercials work. Do you have the next great idea the world is waiting for and is it right for infomercials? Where can you make money and how can you use infomercials? Do you understand the costs, procedures, TV time, and other commitments that this program will take? Before you write that check and trust that production company, attend this event to ready yourself for negotiations. Understand all that your commitment will entail.

10. INTERNET MARKETING FOR THE NEW MEDIA AGE
Do you have any idea what you are missing? Where are all those business leads that are supposed to come to you? Are your opportunities going to another competitor? Are you properly investing in yourself? What should you be doing to grow your business? What are the effects of social media on your marketing?

11. SOCIAL MEDIA AND LINKEDIN: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO CREATE AND FIND YOUR POTENTIAL CLIENTS, EXPERTS, AND PARTNERS
This event willhelp you understand the top methods for creating profiles to highlight your accomplishments and attract new business. How will LinkedIn help you make money and surpass your competitors? What arethe time and cost requirements for being successful with LinkedIn? We will cover new business opportunity issues, introductions to other professionals and how best to use this practice, as well as good due diligence practices so you do not waste time or opportunities.

12. REAL ESTATE INVESTING A to Z
Do you know what you are looking for? What type of properties? Where? What is a good buy or a disaster waiting to happen? Obtain strategic ideas from an attorney who has negotiated on all sides of investment transactions.

13. STRUCTURED SETTLEMENTS
What are structured settlements and how do they protect your money and future? Do you understand the value and benefits? What is the true cost? Is this right for you and your family? Is your attorney or adviser giving you informed advice? Do you have a serious injury or are you facing a divorce where large financial matters are an issue? You need to understand your options before signing on the dotted line.

14. INTERNATIONAL CREDIT INSURANCE—DO YOU NEED IT?
Whether you are doing business domestically or internationally, you need to understand credit insurance for your business. This event will cover important topics such as international credit research, collections, trade receivables, finance, and protection. We will also discuss factoring and its benefits to your business.

15. TOP 20 KEY LEGAL AND BUSINESS QUESTIONS FOR ALL START-UPS AND COMPANIES PREPARING FOR EXPANSION
Learn the top 20 business and legal considerations needed for a start-up to be successful. Gain a complete understanding of everything expected from you from a legal standpoint. Are you ready?

16. TOP 20 TIPS FOR SUCCESSFULINTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
This event will cover the top 20 tips and critical issues for doing business internationally, such as culture issues, market entry, contract terms, misunderstandings, problem solving, government issues, getting paid, shipping concerns, intellectual property concerns, and an analysis of the do’s and don’ts for Americans who wish to be successful in international business dealings. You will leave this event ready to make your international venture a success.

17. INTERNATIONAL INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (“IP”) ISSUES A to Z
This event examines issues with protection, royalties, license fees, accounting, currency repatriation and other international money concerns, and what your realistic expectations should be. What do you know about copyright, trademarks, and infringements—what are your rights, risks, and benefits? Do they balance in your favor? What investor and partnership issues should you be aware of? Understanding strategic alliances—what is their value?

18. INTERNATIONAL LEGAL AND BUSINESS DUE DILIGENCE
This event will open your eyes to doing business internationally, as well as domestically (US). Do you even know where to start due diligence? What are the due-diligence factors to think about? Understanding strategic alliances—what is their value? Do you really know who you are dealing with? What is the history of your potential partners? What are the past business dealings of your potential partners? What are the risks versus rewards of partnering and doing business internationally? Getting answers to sensitive questions is the path to survival and success. You will leave this event confident that you know what to look for in a business partner.

19. INVESTMENT STRATEGIES: ESTATE AND SUCCESSION PLANNING

20. INVESTMENT STRATEGIES: MERGERS AND ACQUISTIONS

21. INVESTMENT SERVICES: BUY-SELL AGREEMENTS

22. INVESTMENT SERVICES
What's different about the offers and products from large companies?

23. EDUCATIONAL SCHOOLS AND THE THREE-DAY ROAD TO SUCCESS
An analysis of the different business-related schools and pricing in San Diego. What are the true values and benefits of this online and offline education with comparisons to four-year universities? What are the new education trends? Entrepreneurship—are you ready?

24. ENTERTAINMENT CONTRACTS A to Z
Record deals, movie deals, TV deals, cell phone content deals. Everything you need to know and the terms you need to protect you and your money. What are the intellectual property and copyright issues and can you profit from them? With over 22 years' experience of entertainment deals, Michael will tell you everything you need to know to sell yourIP or negotiate the right license deal.

25. GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS
Are you qualified to receive these lucrative opportunities? Which industries are most lucrative? What is the process and who makes the money?

26. IMPORT AND EXPORT LAWS A to Z
What are your rights, and how do you protect and keep your money? What are the standard and not-so-standard terms? Trust but verify. Quality control and what you need to insure you have it. Partners and investors, which one is for you?

27. MARKET ENTRY, DEVELOPMENT, AND LAUNCH OF YOUR BUSINESS, PRODUCTS, OR SERVICES
Do you understand the plans, costs, risks, investor concerns, and your ability to pull this off successfully? Is your product ready? Have you done your due diligence with regard to partner sourcing, distribution analysis, and competitors? Is there a demand for what you offer? After attending this event you will have a solid foundation for understanding what isneeded to enter a market and successfully launch your business.

28. BRANDING, CO-BRANDING,AND THE VALUE OF YOUR PRODUCT NAME
Do you have what consumers want? Do you understand branding and how it works? Does anyone want what you offer? Is there brand value? How do you developinterest? What are your costs? Who is the right partner to brand with?

29. PRODUCING, TOURING, AND DEVELOPMENT OF LIVE PERFORMANCEEVENTS OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES, INCLUDING MUSICALS, ROCK CONCERTS, POP MUSIC, LIVE TELEVISION EVENTS, AND LIVE THEATER/PLAYS
So you want to be a promoter or tour manager, or you want to invest in these types of projects? This event presents a thorough analysis of everything you will deal with in this industry, as well as the important contract terms you need to know to make this a success. International markets and the “not in Kans as any more Toto” problem. Making money and making sure your foreign partners pay you.

30. LICENSES AND LICENSING OF YOUR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES—ARE YOU READY TO FIND OUT EVERYTHING YOU DO NOT KNOW?
What is the value of your license to the public? What are the limits of the license? Exclusive versus non-exclusive licenses—what are the respective values and/or benefits to you? What contract terms are essential for you to negotiate? What about upfront fees versus percentage deals? You will leave this event with the information required to take on the licensing industry, both as a licensor and a licensee.

31. OUTSOURCING BUSINESS TO CHINA
What does this entail? Is this a real opportunity? Is low cost your only objective? What about quality and quality control? What to know and what to avoid? Everything you need to know about potential partners. How you do due diligence on potential partners? What are the risks and benefits of using vendors from China? Which countries are your best partners?

32. INTERNATIONAL LEGAL ENTITIES
So you want to do business internationally. Do you know which legal entity you need to have and why? Due diligence and cultural understanding are critical for success and survival in international deals. What are the protections, risks, and “hometowning” concerns? Joint ventures versus contract agreements or local country formations? How do US courts look upon international agreements? Key points to consider in your decision-making choices.

33. INTERNATIONAL TRIALS AND LITIGATION A to Z
International litigation and trials can be scary so you need to really understand what you are getting into.Understanding foreign laws and how they apply to your contract—do you know what this will be like?Do you know where to begin? What is your end game? Did you negotiate the favorable terms at the beginning? What are those terms? What terms to avoid? What are the costs and procedures in Europe and Asia? What are the differences? Will you get “hometowned”? If you don't understand or don’t have enough knowledge about this area, this course is for you.