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Access global markets
Dear Member
Welcome to November's international trade bulletin brought to you by the Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce Group, in association with UK Trade & Investment.
This month, we highlight Lord Mandelson's plans for strengthening relationships between UK and India, and announce the sucess of the Export Communications Review. In addition, we also provide details of how businesses, based in Slough, can apply for the Achievement in International Trade award.
What’s more, information on the last international events and workshops of 2009 is included, as is sneak preview of next year's market visits.
Kind regards
Anne White, International Trade Team
Events
Asia Pacific Life Sciences Clinic
Monday 30 November 09, 09:00 – 17:00
Holiday Inn, Guildford
Call: 08452 717 400
Online booking/ information: click here
The Multi-Sector Chinese Business Delegation Event - A Gateway to a Growing Market
Wednesday 9 December 09
The Cass Business School, City University, London
Online booking/ information: click here
Building Business with Agents, Distributors and other International Partners
Thursday 10 December 09, 09:00 – 17:00
Crowne Plaza, Gatwick
Call: 08452 717 400
Online booking/ information: click here
Discover Construction Business Opportunities
Tuesday 15 December 09, 09:00 – 15:00
Hilton, Swindon
Call: 02476 236290
Online booking/ information: click here
Profile of Service
Overseas Market Introduction Service (OMIS)
OMIS puts you directly in touch with staff overseas and provides tailored advice and support ranging from warmed business contacts through to product launches.
An OMIS is likely to include a mix of pre-visit research and support during an overseas visit. This could include an analysis of possible market entry strategies, the identification of potential business partners and then "warming them up", setting up key appointments on your behalf and could include a launch event for your product abroad.
Research could also cover advice on competitors as well as local regulations and standards. You can also be put in contact with translators and interpreters or have some key appointments set up for you in the market. It all depends upon your needs.
For more information about Overseas Market Introduction Service, please call 01753 870560 or email export@thamesvalleychamber.co.uk.
In Focus
UKTI helps put the buggyboot® into export markets
It takes a lot to impress a dragon, but in August last year, BBC Dragon’s Den millionaire Deborah Meaden invested £80,000 in an idea for a shopping accessory pitched by businesswomen Carolyn Jarvis and Charlotte Evans.
One year on, the buggyboot® is on sale in the UK, Spain, Germany and Japan, and in September won the coveted ‘Editor's Choice’ accolade in Prima Baby Magazine.
Buggyboot® Ltd was established in January 2006 after Charlotte and Carolyn recognised the need for a product to provide a safer and more convenient experience for parents out and about shopping with young children in pushchairs. Both bring a wealth of relevant expertise to the business from their previous careers - Charlotte was an independent market researcher and nurse, and Carolyn a trainer in childcare.
Seeking a more strategic approach to developing its business overseas, buggyboot® signed up to UK Trade & Investment’s (UKTI) Passport to Export programme in 2007. This service provides tailored support to help small and medium-sized businesses open the doors to international trade. It includes a two-day Winning & Delivering Business Overseas Workshop, subsidised training, a full company diagnostic, development of an export action plan, advice and guidance, and up to £1,500 of matched funding.
Over the past 12 months, buggyboot® attended UKTI’s Building Business with Agents & Distributors & International Partners course, which helped them secure a commercial deal with Spanish distributor Genau Consulting. They have also been able to visit its Chinese manufacturer not just once but twice.
Last month buggyboot® exhibited at the leading global fair for the baby and toddler sector, Kind und Jugend, in Cologne, Germany. The product was a top-three finalist in the World of Moving Baby and Travelling Baby Accessories category. This is the second year running that the company has exhibited at the show and, as the exhibition is supported by UKTI, buggyboot® qualified for Solo funding of £1,000 towards stand costs...more |
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Guides
Guide to Global Markets
click here
UK Guide to Worldwide Exporting
click here
Market Visits
Keep up to date with the latest market visits to help you reach new shores
Trade Mission to Bahrain
Bahrain – 11 - 14 Jan 2010
Market Visit to the Gulf Region
Middle East – 1 - 10 Feb 2010
Market Visit to Mexico
Mexico – 8 - 12 Mar 2010
Market visit to Switzerland (Aid Funded)
Switzerland – 22 - 24 Mar 2010
Workshops
Customs Procedures and Documentation – 15/12/09
Export Documentation – 16/12/09
New for 2010:
Managing International Distribution Channels
Developing Services Overseas
Producing an effective Export Business Pan
Dates and details coming soon.
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