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Join us for an exclusive evening at the Asian Business Association Winter Reception. Network with up to 70 businesses across diverse sectors while savouring signature drinks and gourmet canapés at the iconic Bombay Brasserie, renowned for its authentic Bombay and Indian cuisine. This prestigious event offers a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders and celebrate excellence in business. An evening not to be missed—combining high-level networking, delicious refreshments, and an iconic venue. Book now to avoid disappointment.

An introduction course providing candidates with fundamental skills and knowledge to prepare and process a system of classifying their parts for both import and export. It is fully supported with user friendly and up-to-date notes (including practical experience on classifying products using the UK Global Tariff) to ensure the skills learned can be used effectively back in the workplace.

Candidates will, after attending this course, be aware of what commodity codes are and what they are used for. They will have a basic understanding of the process of how to classify goods and would have successfully classified a range of goods to gain experience in using the UK Global Tariff and where to go for further advice.

This course can also count as a credit towards the British Chamber of Commerce Foundation Award in International Trade. Candidates attending six or more courses and obtaining six or more credits receive the Award.

This training is delivered in collaboration with LCCI’s Trusted Trainers International Trade Matters as part of the Nationally Accredited Chamber Network.

How do you attract overseas buyers?

In today’s interconnected marketplace many companies are receiving enquiries from other countries but, if you wanted to find more customers in those markets, a little market research and marketing know-how could make a real difference to your business’ success. Adapting your marketing to another culture and language is key to visibility and brand recognition, but there are many other aspects to trading to consider before you accept a customer’s order: is that the correct market for your business? Is your business ready to expand to a particular country? What are the market specifics in my favour and which ones will be challenging to overcome?

This webinar will firstly give you some top tips on how to identify a new market for your goods or services and secondly, provide you with the expertise to adapt your marketing messages and style. This webinar is presented by trade expert Linda Middleton-Jones, Managing Director, International Trade Matters.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

The UK is only 4% of global GDP so 96% of the world’s market could be open to you. The world is more and more connected, so it is easier than it has ever been to trade internationally. This is an introduction to Exporting and the practical considerations needed. The course covers the requirements of sales and purchase orders, an introduction to Incoterms®, packaging considerations, general compliance issues and commodity codes. The importance of export documentation is explained, along with sources of help and guidance.

• Why export?
• Commercial considerations, pricing and getting paid
• Practicalities including Incoterms®, packaging, transportation, and compliance
• Export documentation
• Sources of help and advice

This introduction covers the five main types of payment for International Trade.

This introduction course is ideal for personnel who administer the documentation, sales, purchasing, dispatch, logistics, Freight Forwarders and companies embarking into the export world. This is also an excellent refresher for those already working in International Trade and for those going into new territories. Essential learning for accounts, export and sales teams.

• Identification of types of International Payment methods
• Examination of documents required
• Types and levels of security
• What can go wrong?
• Top tips for success every time UCP600/ISBP Sources of help and advice

The 2024 everywoman Entrepreneur Awards is the UK’s leading awards programme for women in business. Now in its 22nd year, the event continues to build on its longstanding legacy and bold and continuing impact on British Enterprise by celebrating, amplifying, and facilitating the success of entrepreneurial women and their businesses. OPEN FOR NOMINATIONS until 3 June 2024, it is free to nominate.

Visit the website for category information and to submit your nomination.

In the festive and luxurious atmosphere of Fortnum & Mason's FIELD gallery, LCCI's Annual Winter Reception is an exceptional platform to foster new business connections, share insights, and fortify existing relationships with esteemed London businesses. Overlooking the world-renowned Fortnum & Mason's Food Hall, which is sure to heighten your appetite, indulge in delectable canapés complemented by fine wine. This event is guaranteed to sell out, so we would advise you to secure your place early to avoid missing out on this exclusive experience!

This introduction course is aimed at those involved in the importing of goods. The course will cover import documentation and procedures, commercial considerations, the importance of your purchase order, calculating VAT and duty, and how to reduce import customs clearance delays. Incoterms® and their impact on importing will be shown, along with an introduction to duty regimes to help importers.

• Import documentation and procedures
• Calculating VAT and duty
• Incoterms®
• Customs regimes and import controls
• Sources of help and advice

This introduction course covers the eight main types of Letters of Credit used in international trade from advance payment, including Sight Documentary Collection and Documentary Letters of Credit. It also includes the use of Bills of Exchange with and without documents.

Over 75% of first presentations to banks against Documentary Letters of Credit are rejected, resulting in delayed payments to exporters, additional costs, and breached delivery deadlines. This introduction course is suitable for all staff who need to have a clear understanding of the procedures required to ensure payments for goods sold on documentary credit terms. Knowledge and understanding are reinforced through the use of exercises, tips on getting the credit you want and working examples of documentary credits.

Course Contents

• What is a Letter of Credit?
• The eight main types of Letters of Credit
• Letter of Credit administration and procedure
• Types and levels of security
• Letters of Credit costs, Letter of Credit content - getting the credit you want
• Examination of documents required for presentation
• What can go wrong?
• Top tips for success every time UCP600/ISBP
• Sources of help and advice

This course is designed for sales teams, administrators and managers planning international growth through Agents and Distributors overseas. The course covers the differences between Agents and Distributors, advantages and disadvantages of each, what to consider when appointing them, and an introduction to the legal implications.

The course will also look at the importance of harmonising all sales channels so if you are already selling through these third parties, there is valuable information to learn about doing this effectively.

Course Contents

• Routes to overseas markets
• Roles of Agents and Distributors
• Legal implications
• Advantages and disadvantages of Agents and Distributors
• Harmonising your sales channels
• Sources of help and advice