International Trade Club

Event Date: 12 September 2013

The International Trade Club has a recognised series of events for Importers & Exporters where delegates not only enjoyed a fabulous breakfast but received valuable information to take away with them Guest Speakers included: Silke Engelbart Senior Lecturer at University of Central Lancashire provided an interactive presentation on the German language which included the differences in business culture and etiquette and provided delegates with essential business phrases. Matthew Summers, Managing Director at Insiris Ltd, discussed the Health & Safety lone worker obligations employers face and the technological solutions that are available when sending staff overseas. Michael Kearney, Enforcement Project Manager at National Measurement office provided significant information on the recently enforced EU Timber Regulations which prohibits placing timber on EU markets if it was illegally harvested also the global impact on all wood based products throughout the supply chain. Mandy Lockett, International Trade & Training Director from the Chamber of Commerce provided valuable information on the National Export System NES and CHIEF. What are export declarations?? and the evidence which must be held for HMRC