WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW...
UPFRONT TRADING DID YOU KNOW?
Only 32 per cent of businesses in a recent survey said they have confidence in their ability to trade in emerging markets. Get the lowdown on how to navigate the waters of global trade – you never know, your next big contract could be from foreign shores.
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Want to know more about where Glasgow’s favourite additions to the biscuit barrel –
the teacake and the caramel wafer – come from?
Well, now’s your chance. The Chamber is organising a special event – Behind the Scenes at Tunnock’s – on Thursday 28 February 2013, 8am-10am. For further information, contact our Events Department on 0141 204 8319 or marketing@glasgowchamber
ofcommerce.com or visit
www.glasgowchamberofcommerce.com NETWORKING YOUR NEXT CONTACT NUMBERS IN DRIVING the amount of energy 50%
required to overcome wind resistance at motorway speeds. Ditch the roof racks.
the most economical speed for driving. Any faster, and fuel efficiency falls rapidly.
55-65MPH
Get more advice on driving and fleet management in our special feature
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consumption that can increase due to using air conditioning
There’s been an impressive number of new members joining the Chamber of late – they could quite easily become your next customer or a valued supplier.
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For readers with a smartphone, scan QR codes throughout the publication to
get quick access to information on the web using a free QR
reader app. The QR code above will take you to the Chamber website.
THE NEXT ISSUE MOBILE TECH
The next issue of Glasgow Business will focus on mobile working. What
technologies are helping you to turn your car, plane or coffee shop into an office? Share your experience of how everything from apps to handheld devices are making your life easier. Email gary@connect
communications.co.uk
HEAD OF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT Elaine Rodger ~ 0141 204 8332
elaine.rodger@
glasgowchamberofcommerce.com
CHIEF EXECUTIVE Stuart Patrick ~ 0141 204 8317
stuart.patrick@
glasgowchamberofcommerce.com
DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE Richard Muir ~ 0141 204 8326
richard.muir@
glasgowchamberofcommerce.com
PROJECTS DIRECTOR Alison McRae ~ 0141 204 8339
alison.mcrae@
glasgowchamberofcommerce.com
BUSINESS SERVICE MANAGER Cathie McKay ~ 0141 204 8317
cathie.mckay@
glasgowchamberofcommerce.com
FINANCE MANAGER Audrey Hamilton ~ 0141 204 8334 audrey.hamilton@glasgowchamberof
commerce.com
HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS Anne Marie Hughes ~ 0141 204 8325
annemarie.hughes@glasgowchamberof
commerce.com
HEAD OF MEMBER SERVICES Susan McKay ~ 0141 204 8347
susan.mckay@
glasgowchamberofcommerce.com
HEAD OF EVENTS Alan Busby~ 0141 204 8323
alan.busby@glasgowchamberofcommerce.com
HEAD OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE Lyndsey Sinclair ~ 0141 204 8330
lyndsey.sinclair@
glasgowchamberofcommerce.com
PROJECT MANAGER,
EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT Leona Seaton ~ 0141 204 8364
leona.seaton@
glasgowchamberofcommerce.com
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