Some of the topics which Export Clubs have found most valuable are listed below. Use should be made of visiting Commercial Officers from Embassies, Export Promoters, and speakers from UK Trade & Investment, SDI and BG-IT. Details can be obtained from the SECG Executive Co-ordinator.
- Market specific presentation from DTI Export Promoters.
- Presentations by country and sector experts.
- Presentations by visiting Commercial Officers
- Personal experiences of Export Club members
- Successes of local SME’s.
- Communications, EDI and Internet issues for Exporters
- International Trade Fairs and exhibitions
- Use of BBC World Service and New products from Britain services.
- Question time for members panel
- Visits to local companies invlolved in International trading
- Visits to service providers - freight forwarders, airports, sea ports.
- Getting to know you! (Networking with other members)
- Problem areas for Exporters
- Effective use of export service providers
- Face the Bankers panel
- Developing a ‘right first time’ culture.
- Presentations by MEP’s & MSP’s.
- Customs & Excise - VAT, Tariffs, Duties, etc.
- Specific help from UK Trade & Investment Country Desks (if available)
- Getting Paid
- Invoicing in a buyer’s currency, managing foreign exchange exposure.
- Legal implications by country
- Appointing agents and distributors
- Competitiveness issues in the EU
- New developments in exporting regulations
- Credit Terms
- Letters of Credit
- CE markings
- EMC regulations
- Pre-Shipment inspections and understanding procedures and requirements
- Patents and Trademarks
- Training of staff to achieve success in exporting
- Understanding documentation requirements around the world.
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