SITPRO SEMINARS DEMYSTIFY INTERNATIONAL TRADE PROCEDURES
07/02/07 | 14:42
“These seminars will take the mystery and fear out of international trade,” said John Dunsmure, Managing Director, BCC Enterprises. “They will provide businesses with practical advice and the skills they need to trade effectively and efficiently overseas.”
The seminar programme will not only explain current international trade procedures, including documentation and trade finance, but will offer tips on making compliance easier. It will also introduce the forthcoming opportunities and changes including the UK Single Window, customs modernisation and new European legislation on trade in services and is a must for any business currently involved or wishing to become involved in overseas trade. The events will also offer tailored support with specialist clinics to answer specific questions about procedures, documentation and other issues vital to success when trading internationally.
“SITPRO has 35 years experience of helping traders of all sizes to understand the practicalities of how to move goods easily and of making documents and trade procedures simpler,” said Malcolm McKinnon, SITPRO’s Chief Executive. “We want to help businesses to realise the significant benefits international trade can represent if you are well informed.”
The half-day seminars are open to both Chamber members and non-members. To find out more about the seminars, the locations, and dates please visit www.simplertrading.co.uk Alternatively visit the SITPRO website for more advice on international trade procedures at www.sitpro.org.uk.
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MEDIA CONTACT:NOTES TO EDITORS:About the BCC
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is the National Voice of Local Business.
The BCC sits at the heart of a powerful nationwide network of Accredited Chambers of Commerce serving business across the UK, which employ over five million people.
About SITPRO
SITPRO is the UK’s trade facilitation agency and is dedicated to simplifying the international trading process by cutting red tape, through the modernisation of established standards and business best practice. SITPRO is a non-departmental public body funded by the Department of Trade and Industry and undertakes work at national, European and international levels. For further information visit SITPRO’s website at http://www.sitpro.org.uk/.