International Trade Club

Event Date:

21 February 2019

The International Trade Club Breakfast meeting offers new and experienced traders, the chance to expand and update their knowledge, benefit from a wide range of informative presentations and enjoy a fabulous breakfast.

Guest Speakers:

Eliza Ward from the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI), a membership organisation with over 90 members from large retailers such as John Lewis, most major UK supermarkets and brands such as Boden, Next, Jack Wills and many more. Eliza will talk about how businesses are using ETI tools to respond to the growing pressure for business to demonstrate responsible behaviour including the Modern Slavery Act.

John Pickervance is an Associate at Forbes Solicitors, specialising in Commercial Law matters both on a national and international basis. John regularly advises businesses of all sizes on international trade and in connection with contractual matters. Different laws and practices need to be considered when trading overseas and John will cover some of the main points to note and pitfalls to be aware of.

Despite the looming issues of Brexit, the UK continues to have a thriving business culture and recognises the need for short term business trips in the UK. Jacqueline Woodland an Immigration Consultant with over 18 years' experience in direct corporate/business immigration will provide vital information on how you can ensure your company is fully compliant – the do's and don'ts, what documents are required, the length of stay and the cost; and most importantly are you using the Business Visa route correctly?

"The International Trade Club allows us great value access to a wealth of expertise and contacts in the field of export. Sharing experiences with like-minded exporters and the staff at East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce is a great way to increase our knowledge base and actively promote our business in the local area as well as further afield."

JON HOYLE - Bright Engineering

More information to follow

Future Dates include:-
9th May 2019 - Breakfast Meeting
11th July 2019 - Breakfast Meeting
3rd October 2019 - Breakfast Meeting
6th December 2019 - International Trade Club Gala Luncheon and Awards 2019