Aware of the challenges that lie ahead for businesses, we provide a range of specialist support services designed to help you navigate through the disruption caused by Brexit, and trade successfully into 2021.
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Export Documentation and Customs Clearance
Delivered by Catherine Stephens, Head of International Trade at Business WestIf you don’t have the correct export documentation in place, or have not yet secured a Customs Broker to process your Customs declarations from January 2021, it could result in severe delays, your goods getting stuck in Port, High Demurrage costs and financial penalties. Catherine will offer expert advice on Incoterms, Rules of Origin, Preference, Export Documentation and Letters of Credit. As well as guidance on how to get paid securely for your exports, Business West can offer you a Customs Brokerage service to process both your Import & export declarations.
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Export Resilience and Preparedness
Delivered by Humphrey Henry, Customs Compliance Specialist at Custom Compliance SolutionsMaking sense of complicated customs legislation can be very difficult to navigate. With over 34 years of experience, Humphrey Henry is on hand to provide bespoke advice to your business regarding VAT and customs for both EU and global importing and exporting activities. With comprehensive knowledge and understanding of import and export procedures, Humphrey is able to ensure that your company is able to satisfy the complex rules governing the movement of goods around the world.
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International Market Research
Delivered by Kerry Stagg, Business WestOur comprehensive desk-based and face-to-face market research services deliver insights into which countries may provide the best return for your particular product or service. Our service can provide insights into the following: market size, growth and forecasts; market structure and routes to your customers; identification of distributors and customers; competitor analysis and much more.
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VAT and Taxation Support
Delivered by Wendy Andrews, Bishop FlemingWendy is VAT Director with Bishop Fleming Chartered Accountants and has extensive experience of advising clients on international VAT issues. Bishop Fleming also belongs to the Kreston International network which provides access to specialist VAT and tax advice in all EU member states. This will be an important aspect for all UK businesses exporting into the EU.
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Marketing Strategy and Planning
Delivered by Maggie Robinson, Smart Thinking ConsultancyWhether trading domestically, internationally or both, Smart Thinking Consultancy will tailor support to your individual business needs. Firstly you'll learn how to produce a marketing strategy and how to use different marketing activities to target varied audiences. You'll also start to see the importance of measuring your campaigns to ensure your business is hitting targets and delivering the results needed.
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Employment and Immigration Legal Support
Delivered by Adam Sinfield, Osborne ClarkeAdapting to the 'new normal' and changes from January 2021 pose significant legal challenges to businesses and their staff. Failing to adapt to this changing landscape could have dramatic consequences for your businesses. Adam and the team of expert employment and immigration lawyers can assist you by providing bespoke advice and assistance on all legal matters, whether it be planning to return to the office, furlough considerations, redundancies, employment of EU or migrant workers, trouble with recruiting talent or any other personnel-related matters, we can assist you. If your people are therefore important to your business, do get in touch with us to discuss further.