International Trade Week is back this year taking place from 31st October to 4th November 2022 with a series of events taking place to help business with their trade needs. There is something for any business no matter the size or where they are in their global journey, whether they are just starting out or looking to crack new markets.
Dorset Chamber is also an issuing body for export documentation, appointed by HM Government Department for Business Innovation & Skills. Our international trade team based in our Poole office, are fully trained and accredited with years of experience in International Trade and certification procedures.
To find out more about we can help your business expand into other markets contact: international@dorsetchamber.co.uk or call 01202 714800
International Trade Week Webinar List
FREE Webinar: Moving goods to EU- What do I need to know
Monday 31st October 2022 | 10:00-11:00
Nearly two years after the UK left the EU many traders are still trying to get their heads around the many procedures for both permanent and temporary export/import of goods. This webinar will briefly touch on the questions you either thought you knew and did or didn’t realise would cause so much additional work/preparation.
Book here: https://dorsetchamber.co.uk/event/webinar-moving-goods-to-eu-what-do-i-need-to-know/
Webinar: Understanding Commodity Codes
Tuesday 1st November 2022 | 09:30-13:00
An introduction course providing candidates with fundamental skills and knowledge to prepare and process a system of classifying their parts for both import and export. It is fully supported with user friendly and up-to-date notes (including practical experience on classifying products using the UK Global Tariff) to ensure the skills learned can be used effectively back in the workplace.
Book here: https://dorsetchamber.co.uk/event/understanding-commodity-codes-5/
Webinar: Understanding Exporting
Wednesday 2nd November 2022 | 09:30-12:30
The UK is only 4% of global GDP so 96% of the world’s market could be open to you. The world is more and more connected, so it is easier than it has ever been to trade internationally. This is an introduction to Exporting and the practical considerations needed. The course covers the requirements of sales and purchase orders, an introduction to Incoterms®, packaging considerations, general compliance issues and commodity codes. The importance of export documentation is explained, along with sources of help and guidance.
Book here: https://dorsetchamber.co.uk/event/understanding-exporting-8/
Webinar: Methods of Payment
Thursday 3rd November 2022 | 09:30-12:30
This introduction covers the five main types of payment for International Trade.
- Identification of types of International Payment methods
- Examination of documents required
- Types and levels of security
- What can go wrong?
- Top tips for success every time UCP600/ISBP Sources of help and advice
Book here: https://dorsetchamber.co.uk/event/methods-of-payment-8/
Meet Dorset Chamber
Friday 4th November 2022 | 13:30-15:30
Dorset Chamber will be hosting a drop-in session for attendees to meet the team and talk all things international trade.
Book here: https://dorsetchamber.co.uk/event/meet-dorset-chamber/
Department for International Trade
The Department for International Trade (DIT) and partners will be running a host of virtual and in-person events throughout the week. These include;
- UK Trade & Export Finance – Why Now?
- Six Steps to Website Localisation
- How to export successfully as a UK manufacturer with fewer than 10 employees
- Challenges and Opportunities in Setting up Overseas
There will be events that cater for businesses wanting to export to countries and regions such as;
- France
- Japan
- Middle East
- Canada
For a full list of the programme of events and to register, click here