16 . Glasgow Business November/December 2013


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Trading internationally – getting you from A to B


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t Glasgow Chamber, we know that trading internationally is never simple, so the


least we can do is to make get ing from A to B refreshingly straightforward. Glasgow Chamber’s International Trade Team provides professional advice and support for companies trading overseas. Whether you are planning to export for the fi rst time, or are expanding your existing export activity, the team can off er practical advice and assistance through the following range of services.


Documentation services


We have a dedicated documentation team approved by the British Chambers of Commerce who can off er advice and access to international marketing and business information. We can help with the issue and certifi cation of documents, to ensure your goods and services are exported or imported in accordance with international law and procedures.


Update your skills


T e Chamber runs training programmes and workshops every month which regularly include Export and Import Documentation and Let ers of Credit. We recently introduced


International Trade Forums


two-hour workshops covering topics such Tariff Codes, Completing Certifi cates of Origin, EUR1, ATR, SPIRE and E-Z Cert. We can also provide a bespoke service around your specifi c needs.


Export ready health check


How tight is your export process? Are you up to date? Do you work in the best and most profi table ways? T ere’s an easy way to fi nd out. We provide one-day, on-site assessments to make sure you are compliant with HM Customs and Revenue and the Export Control Organisation. We


» Forthcoming training


FIRST AID AT WORK REQUALIFICATION (2 DAYS) Monday 9 – Tuesday 10 December


MICROSOFT POWERPOINT 2010 ADVANCED Tuesday 10 December


send you a clear and concise report, complete with recommendations for any process changes that are required, as well as those that can save you time and money.


Payment support


Let ers of Credit can be one of the most daunting elements of international trade and, if the documents aren’t right, get ing paid is by no means a certainty. Glasgow Chamber specialises in the preparation and presentation of documents against Let ers of Credit and we’re proud of


BUSINESS WRITING THAT WORKS (2 DAYS) Wednesday 11 – Thursday 12 December


EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK Monday 16 December


ADVANCED LETTERS OF CREDIT Tuesday 17 December


For further information on all our courses, please contact our Training Department on 0141 204 8332, email training@glasgowchamberofcommerce.com or visit www.glasgowchamberofcommerce.com


Our International Trade Forums, established 18 months ago, are an opportunity for our international trade customers to network, share their knowledge and experiences, and hear from organisations that can off er support. Past speakers have included Life Technologies, T e Institute of Export, Scot ish Development International, and Grant T ornton. T e forums are held in-house once a quarter.


Doing Business In events


T e Chamber delivers a range of events aimed at encouraging international companies to explore new markets. To date, the events have included China, Brazil, Poland, India and Germany.


KEEP UP TO DATE WITH CHAMBER TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES


For more information about any of our training or international trade services, contact Elaine Rodger at Glasgow Chamber on 0141 204 8332 or email elaine.rodger@ glasgowchamberofcommerce.com


our 99 per cent success rate at fi rst presentation, helping to ensure that you keep the risk to your exposed income to a minimum.


International Trade Helpdesk


T e launch of Glasgow Chamber’s International Helpdesk service this year is designed to provide businesses with a quick online response to queries. Blocks of time are available for purchase on three levels: bronze – 2 hours; silver – 7 hours and gold – 24 hours. Within the gold level, businesses have the option to convert the time to face-to-face consultation.


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