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Is your firm using LinkedIn?
Article Date: 31 January 2012
The courts have held that lists of email addresses contained in an employer’s email system are databases for the purposes of the regulations. But it is far from certain that LinkedIn contacts, held on a third party server and not backed up by the...
New Year, New Export and Import Opportunities
Article Date: 18 January 2012
Businesses across Pennine Lancashire are being encouraged to think global at a series of International Trade Club events this year to maximise orders, profits and growth!
Joining forces to help companies meet the global challenge
Article Date: 16 January 2012
Taylor Patterson Corporate Insurance is pleased to announce a new long term three year sponsorship package with the East Lancashire International Trade Club.
2012 Export Documentation Price Increase
Article Date: 08 December 2011
EC Certificate of Origin, EUR1, EUR-MED and ATR Certificates and Commercial Invoices from 01/01/2012.
Supplementary Declarations & INTRASTAT 2012 changes
Article Date: 25 November 2011
Sectors of Interest: Intrastat (For information on changes and procedures about trade within the EU)
International Trade Business Awards
Article Date: 04 November 2011
Chamber of Commerce urges companies to enter 2011 International Trade Business Awards
Export Documents for Egypt
Article Date: 03 November 2011
Closing dates for Egyptian Authorities
Just announced: International Trade Club Member front runner for £25,000 prize
Article Date: 19 October 2011
An innovative Lancashire business will line up alongside some of the country’s most successful companies as it competes for a leading UK industry award.
International Trade Team Expands
Article Date: 19 October 2011
The newest member joins, exciting times ahead for the East Lancashire Chamber
Export Documentation Updates
Article Date: 05 October 2011
Export Documentation Updates
International Trade Awards 2011- Presented on the 9th December 2011
Article Date: 26 September 2011
International Trade Awards 2011- Presented on the 9th December 2011
Changes to Intrastat declarations
Article Date: 22 August 2011
Changes to Intrastat declarations
Modernising Customs and Excise Law
Article Date: 22 August 2011
Modernising Customs and Excise Law
Export Documentation Service During Ramadan 2011
Article Date: 29 July 2011
Export Documentation Service During Ramadan 2011
A single European patent looks ever more likely
Article Date: 06 July 2011
A single European patent looks ever more likely
New Export Control Legislation concerning ERITREA, IRAN & SYRIA
Article Date: 02 June 2011
New Export Control Legislation concerning ERITREA, IRAN & SYRIA
Intellicig Electronic Cigarettes go Organic in the States
Article Date: 27 May 2011
Intellicig Electronic Cigarettes go Organic in the States
Business Opportunities in Algeria and North Africa
Article Date: 03 February 2011
Business Opportunities in Algeria and North Africa
EU Preferential Trade Agreement
Article Date: 03 February 2011
EU Preferential Trade Agreement
Restrictive Measures Against Iran
Article Date: 02 February 2011
Restrictive Measures Against Iran
Changes to Export Certificate Arrangements
Article Date: 02 February 2011
Changes to Export Certificate Arrangements
Excise tracking goes online
Article Date: 02 December 2010
Excise tracking goes online
Intrastat – thresholds from 1 January 2011
Article Date: 02 December 2010
Intrastat – thresholds from 1 January 2011
Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
Article Date: 05 November 2010
Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
The UK welcomed the signature of the EU-Korean Free Trade Agreement
Article Date: 05 November 2010
The UK welcomed the signature of the EU-Korean Free Trade Agreement
restrictive measures against Iran
Article Date: 05 November 2010
restrictive measures against Iran
International Trade Awards 2010 – presented on 10th December 2010
Article Date: 16 August 2010
International Trade Awards 2010 – presented on 10th December 2010
Introduction of an electronic Binding Tariff Information (BTI) Ruling
Article Date: 04 August 2010
Introduction of an electronic Binding Tariff Information (BTI) Ruling
Customs Law Modernisation Project
Article Date: 08 July 2010
Customs Law Modernisation Project
New energy labels for household appliances
Article Date: 10 June 2010
New energy labels for household appliances
Country of origin labels should be compulsory
Article Date: 10 June 2010
Country of origin labels should be compulsory
Using Customs Simplified Procedures
Article Date: 10 June 2010
Using Customs Simplified Procedures
Influence new Ministers through the CEO
Article Date: 10 May 2010
Influence new Ministers through the CEO
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Article Date: 08 April 2010
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Arab Documentation fees increased
Article Date: 08 April 2010
Arab Documentation fees increased
Two arms dealers convicted for trading illegally in military goods without trade control licences
Article Date: 11 March 2010
Two arms dealers convicted for trading illegally in military goods without trade control licences
Trading with The Phillipines
Article Date: 11 March 2010
Trading with The Phillipines
Exclusive Year of the Tiger Offer!
Article Date: 22 February 2010
Exclusive Year of the Tiger Offer!
Celebrate Appointment of Leading Businessman
Article Date: 01 February 2010
Celebrate Appointment of Leading Businessman
0% Business loans for energy efficiency equipment
Article Date: 01 February 2010
0% Business loans for energy efficiency equipment
EUR1s for exports to Serbia
Article Date: 07 January 2010
EUR1s for exports to Serbia
HMRC LIVE SERVICES OUTAGE: 12th and 13th December 2009
Article Date: 09 December 2009
HMRC LIVE SERVICES OUTAGE: 12th and 13th December 2009
Simplified Proofs of Origin
Article Date: 09 December 2009
Simplified Proofs of Origin
2009 Christmas and New Year Export Documentation Certification
Article Date: 06 November 2009
2009 Christmas and New Year Export Documentation Certification
A Gateway to a Growing Market
Article Date: 06 November 2009
A Gateway to a Growing Market
International Trade Awards 2009
Article Date: 05 November 2009
International Trade Awards 2009
US Border Searches of Electronic Devices
Article Date: 01 October 2009
US Border Searches of Electronic Devices
Fake Shipping Company Scam
Article Date: 01 October 2009
Fake Shipping Company Scam
Philippines removes discriminatory accreditation conditions for EU meat establishments.
Article Date: 30 September 2009
Philippines removes discriminatory accreditation conditions for EU meat establishments.
Agents, Distributors and Agreements
Article Date: 17 September 2009
Agents, Distributors and Agreements
Exporting to Algeria?
Article Date: 05 August 2009
Important changes to the Algerian Foreign Exchange Regulation have been implemented from 2nd August 2009.
New legalisation fees for Saudi Arabia
Article Date: 29 June 2009
New legalisation fees for Saudi Arabia
Proposal to Remove the Supplementary Unit
Article Date: 15 June 2009
Proposal to Remove the Supplementary Unit
Lancashire International Trade Event
Article Date: 05 June 2009
Veritas Solicitors LLP invite you to join them for the Lancashire International Trade Event
Rules for Road Transport at land borders
Article Date: 04 June 2009
Rules for Road Transport at land borders
Export Customs Simplified Procedures
Article Date: 21 May 2009
Export Customs Simplified Procedures
EU-China Business Training Scheme
Article Date: 07 May 2009
One manager from the United Kingdom secures a place in EU-China business training scheme
Recruitment - International Trade Advisor
Article Date: 13 March 2009
The Chamber is looking to recruit an international Trade Advisor
Countries Not Accepting Electronic Version of EUR1's
Article Date: 06 February 2009
Countries who will NOT accept electronic stamps and signatures on EUR1s:
Sylvia Hopwood Club Member wins prestigeous NatWest everywoman Award
Article Date: 16 December 2008
Sylvia Hopwood Club Member wins prestigeous NatWest everywoman Award
Winners of the International Trade Awards 2008
Article Date: 16 December 2008
INTERNATIONAL TRADE SUCCESS CELEBRATED
Exporters to Belarus
Article Date: 01 December 2008
Belarus eliminates requirement to present EU export declaration
Import Licensing Changes - Textiles from China
Article Date: 01 December 2008
Imports of Textiles and Clothing Originating in China – Import Licensing Changes from 1 January 2009
2009 Exhibitions in Turkey
Article Date: 19 November 2008
The British Chamber of Commerce of Turkey, are supporting exhibitions to be held in Antalya in 2009.
HM Revenue & Customs
Article Date: 14 November 2008
New rules for online shoppers. From next month, internet shoppers will no longer have to pay customs duty on non-EU purchases worth up to £105.
Enabling Easy Exporting
Article Date: 05 November 2008
Finding out today how e-Cert eXpress can enable easy exporting for you and your organisation
GCC Europe Expo Exhibition and Seminar
Article Date: 31 October 2008
GCC Europe Expo is a FREE exhibition and seminar programme for anyone interested in doing business with the Gulf regions of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE (Abu Dhabi and Dubai).
The EU-China Managers Exchange and Training Programme (METP)
Article Date: 30 October 2008
The EU-China Managers Exchange and Training Programme (METP)
EU Shipping Conference Certification
Article Date: 17 October 2008
As of 18th October 2008, the EU is ending the anti-trust immunity that has hitherto allowed shipping lines to organise themselves into conferences.
East Lancashire Export Awards 2008
Article Date: 17 October 2008
The International Trade Club (formerly the East Lancs Export Club) are now accepting company entries for the East Lancashire Export Awards, and the categories are, Entering New Export Markets and Increasing Export Sales.
Fort Vale Engineering Limited Scoops Top Award
Article Date: 14 October 2008
Fort Vale, a member of East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce & the International Trade Club, has been announced as the regional winner of the Business of the Year Award in the Achievement in International Business category for the Chamber Awards 2008
VAT Information Sheet 10/07 - Changes to VAT invoicing with effect from October 2007
Article Date: 23 September 2008
VAT Information Sheet 10/07. It explains some changes to current VAT invoicing regulations. These include a minor change to the numbering of invoices and new rules to clarify the VAT treatment.
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Article Date: 20 September 2008
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UAE - New Legalisation Fees
Article Date: 03 September 2008
The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates have announced that legalisation fees have increased with immediate effect.
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Date: 28 March 2012
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Is your firm using LinkedIn?
Date: 31 January 2012
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