International Trade International
Hub is a gateway to business world
By Dan Harrison
Theresa May delivered any emphatic message at last month’s Conservative Party Conference. “The Britain we build after Brexit is going to
be a Global Britain. Now is the time to forge a bold, new, confident role for ourselves on the world stage.” As the Prime Minster spelled out her plan for a
‘global’ Britain, Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce answered the call by launching a new hub offering businesses in the West Midlands a gateway to the world. The Chamber’s International Business Hub
serves as a one-stop shop for all importers and exporters in the region – from established businesses to those who are considering trading internationally for the first time. Trading overseas has never been more important following the Brexit vote, and in refining its international services the Chamber is
geared up to offer local businesses the best possible platform. “The new International Hub allows us to link
our services more seamlessly for local businesses and provide additional value and benefits,” said Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce chief executive Paul Faulkner. “We currently offer a wide range of
international related services, from export support and guidance via our Department for International Trade and EEN teams, an export documentation service, a translations team offering services in 120 languages, as well as a great foreign exchange service for Chamber members, in addition to running the regional British American Business Council. “Post-Brexit, doing business internationally has
never been so important, so this is the perfect time for us to refine our existing international offerings and create a hub that will allow us to do more for businesses in the region.”
A Department for International
Trade export event in full swing
THE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS HUB OFFERS THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:
Specialist International Trade Advice The Hub offers free advice and support to help businesses grow in international markets. Companies can tap into a wealth of expertise, no matter what stage of development their export business is at. Specialist advisers are on hand to offer support for trade and exporting needs.
Language and Translation Services Handling over 120 languages, the international team’s expertise in language services allows businesses to communicate effectively nationally and internationally. The translations team covers all industries and subject areas including technical, legal or patents.
Foreign Exchange and International Payments Doing business overseas will inevitably involve international payments and currency exchange. Through the International Business Hub,
businesses can utilise foreign exchange services via the Chamber’s partner Rational FX. RationalFX is a specialist currency provider for
international money exchange around the world and has been responsible for over $10billion transferred with 100,000 clients. Furthermore, the company has helped thousands of clients save as much as 10 per cent on money transfers compared to banks or money-sending bureaux.
Export Documentation The Hub is able issue and offer advice on the documents required for exporting. The team of experts issue Certificates of
Origin, ATA Carnets and the majority of Customs documents we also offer a letter of credit checking service. Documentation business manager David
Hughes said: “We process approximately 30,000 documents a year. “That number is made up of European
The International Business Hub team
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Certificates of Origin, Arab-British Certificates of Origin, Customs preference documents (EUR1 and ATR) and ATA Carnets for temporary export use. “Recently we issued several Carnets for touring bands including Madness and Fifth Harmony.”
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