Access global markets
Dear Raimonda
Welcome to the August's international trade bulletin brought to you by the Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce Group, in association with UK Trade & Investment.
This month, we are delighted to announce the forthcoming prestigious annual event for businesses within the SL postcode, the Slough Chamber of Commerce Awards 2010. We also bring you an update on the most recent government initiatives to encourage trade with India and China and, as always, a quick run-down of our forthcoming workshops, events and market visits is also included.
Kind regards
Anne White, International Trade Team
Events
Europe Healthcare Clinic
Wednesday 9 September 2009, 9.00 – 17.00
Holiday Inn, Guilford
Call: 08452 717 400
Email: events@uktisoutheast.com
Online booking/information: click here
Question Time - Political Working Lunch
Friday 11 September 2009, 12.00 - 14.30
Microsoft Campus Thames Valley Park, Reading
Call: 01753 870500
Online booking/information: click here
Fundamentals of Exporting
Tuesday 15 September 2009, 10.00 - 13.00
Eastwell Manor, Ashford
Call: 01753 870560
Email to book: export@thamesvalleychamber.co.uk
More information: click here
Doing Business in the Gulf Region
Wednesday 23 September 2009, 8.30 - 14.30
Holiday Inn, Guildford
Call: 08452 717 400
Email: events@uktisoutheast.com
Online booking/information: click here
Doing Business in Mexico
Thursday 8 October 2009, 8.45 - 14.30
Copthorne Hotel Slough
Call: 08452 717 400
Email: events@uktisoutheast.com
Online booking/information: click here
Arab-British Economic Forum
27 - 28 October 2009, 8.45 - 14.30
InterContinental Hotel, Park Lane, London
Call: 020 7409 3131
Booking/more information: click here
Doing Business in Asia - Meet the Experts
Tuesday 1 December 2009
The Brit Oval, London
Call: 01179 339549
Email: businessasia@ontracpr.co.uk
Online booking/information: click here
Profile of Service
Online Export Documents
Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce Group is a major issuer of International Trade documentation in the United Kingdom. We can certify, legalise and arrange for notarisation and Foreign and Commonwealth Office apostille for documents used in international trade.
Types of documentation we can help you with include:
Arab-British Certificates of Origin; European Community Certificates of Origin; Egyptian-British Certificates of Origin; EUR1 Movement Certificates; ATR Movement Certificates; EUR-MED Certificate; ATA Carnets; Embassy Legalisation Services; Apostille Services; International Import Certificates; Formal Undertaking; Notary Services; Commercial Invoices; Freight Invoices; and Packing lists.
Many of these document and their guides to completion are available on our website at www.thamesvalleychamber.co.uk. For more information and to begin processing export documents online or otherwise call us 01753 870560.
In Focus
From Gardeners' World to the White House - green-fingered Hampshire team sow global sees of success
Nether Wallop Trading, founded in 1993, is manufacturer of a range of unusual, useful and well-made garden products. All of its wooden goods are sourced from managed woodlands and the ethos behind everything is environmental concern and sustainable living.
The company has recently been involved not only in the UK's most prestigious gardening event, the Chelsea Flower Show, but also the leading US industry showcase, the National Hardware Show.
So what’s the secret behind this jet-setting company? The sweet smell of success began in December 2006 when founder, Jane Vere-Hodge was referred to UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) in the South East. Jane joined Passport to Export, UKTI’s 12-to-18-month flexible programme designed to help new and inexperienced exporters understand and target international customers. As well as a full company diagnostic and development of an export action plan, the programme provides subsidised training, up to £1,500 of matched funding to implement export plans, and the services of an experienced International Trade Adviser (ITA) to offer advice and guidance.
Martin Gower-Smith, Nether Wallop Trading’s ITA at UKTI, has worked with the company since they joined Passport to Export. He said: “Taking part in overseas exhibitions is an effective way to test markets, attract customers and identify distributors. Funding from UKTI. through the Tradeshow Access Programme (TAP), which provides up to £1,800 for attendance at overseas trade shows, has helped make this a reality for Nether Wallop Trading.”
With this support, the company exhibited at Spoga, in Germany, last July under the auspices of Gardenex, the export federation for the British garden and leisure industry.
Jane said: “We would not have been able to go to Germany were it not for UKTI funding. The German gardening market is the biggest in Europe. It’s one of our key target audiences, so having a presence at the show was crucial.”
This dynamic company will not have time to rest on its laurels after exhibiting at this year’s pinnacle of the gardening calendar, the RHS Chelsea - it’s time to think global as the team embark on a new UKTI programme, Gateway to Global Growth. This is a free service to experienced exporters, offering a strategic review, planning input and support, including financial and legal advice, to help them develop their business overseas...more |
