UK Trade & Investment

South West Newsletter

   
 

28/01/09

 
   

“Swim, don't Sink!” (Managing the Downturn, & Surviving the Recession)
Dorset Business is running a series of FREE self help clinics during 2009 to help businesses in the credit crunch. To launch the clinics, there will be a half day seminar on Friday 6th February.

Celebrating the Year of the Ox – Chinese New Year Business Dinner – 11 Feb. 2009
A prestigious annual regional event sponsored by UKTI SW, Finnair, UWE, CompuPacific and Element One, in association with 48 Group Club, and supported by CBBC, CBI, GWE Business West and others.

“Limited Offer” until 27th February 2009
Save £400 by taking advantage of this special offer!

Turkey – the opportunity you’ve been looking for.
When companies are looking for new markets to do business in overseas, Turkey does not automatically spring to mind – but are you missing a golden opportunity? It is currently the world’s 15th and Europe’s 6th largest economy – and it looks set to keep growing at a remarkable pace.UKTI SW is arranging a seminar at Bournemouth University on 5th March and you are invited to join us to find out more about this exciting country.

The EU Gateway Programme.
Looking to develop business cooperation with Japanese and Korean companies? You may be able to take advantage of a programme funded by the European Commission.

With International Business, it’s Best to Look before You Leap.
Need to find out more about a new overseas market before you make any big decisions? If you want to feel more confident about those vital details, from supply and demand to investment and pricing, our Export Marketing Research Scheme (EMRS) can help you. A series of regional clinics have been arranged.

Visit Hong Kong and China
Is China a market you wish to explore further? If so, why not join our Market Visit in March (16-26). You may be eligible to receive the travel grant.

Intercultural Communication Seminars for Businesses
The Centre for Intercultural Communication at UWE is currently running a FREE series of evening seminars for businesses. The seminars provide businesses with an opportunity to hear from international experts about intercultural and business issues that may arise broadly and within specific cultures. The next two seminars focus on China (3 February and 10 March) and the last in the current series on Brazil (24 March).

   
     
   

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