Events

The China International Small and Medium Enterprises Fair is China?s greatest trade exhibition fair for small and medium enterprises. It is specifically designed to foster quick start up and optimum development for SMEs

This one-day course examines the documents needed in export trade providing an understanding of what, why, where and when. As a basis it follows the UN/SITPRO guidance in documentary completion, explaining why each piece of information is needed and the possible consequences to both the exporter and importer if documents are wrong.

This course deals with the vital area of agency and distribution. It examines the differences, where each may be appropriate, EU legislation, finding, appointing and motivating your partners. It also highlights the pitfalls and potential costs of getting it wrong.

This course is an interactive course taking delegates through the procedures from receipt of an enquiry to presentation of documents. It deals with the problems of how to avoid unworkable credits, avoiding the necessity for amendments, and some basic errors. It looks at the new code of conduct, UCP600 and some of the areas where it differs from the previous code, UCP500. It examines basic documentary collection methods using Bills of Exchange.

The Eco2 Transport Show is not an academic talking shop, it is an "act now", solutions-orientated, business-driven event for all organisations, both public and private sector, who wish to reduce their carbon footprint ? and cut their costs.

Incoterms are used by importers and exporters of goods the world over and are essential tools that help traders avoid misunderstandings by clarifying the costs, risks, and responsibilities of both buyers and sellers. Yet, in most cases they are wrongly used, leaving the seller open for big claims and losses. Do you really understand them, especially as they have changed and the new rules come into force 1 January 2011?

This intensive one day programme is specifically designed to help UK exporters and importers meet their legal and financial obligations when trading internationally. It is also designed to make traders aware of the many Customs' benefits available to them ? thus helping them reclaim or even avoid any duties and taxes payable.

The exhibitory extension of Startup Overseas. Going Global offers hundreds of essential exhibitors and seminars designed to educate and make starting or expanding your business overseas as easy and successful as possible.

Business Startup is the UK's biggest business event for anyone starting a business or expanding a business. With hundreds of seminars and exhibitors, one-to-one advice and networking, it's the perfect opportunity to find all the recession-defying tools and information to help your business thrive. What's more, it's completely free.

Franchising is a tried and tested way of working for yourself, but not by yourself. Come see hundreds of exhibitors and attend dozens of free seminars designed for potential franchisees, those looking to franchise their business, as well as franchisors.