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It’s not Alan Partridge’s chat show, it’s a free event aimed at technology, science based, new product companies that are at the stage of learning more about specific research and potential investment requirements.

Whether you work in new product development, have an innovative idea, or are looking to expand your business with a new concept, this event is designed  provide you with an insight into the power of market research within new product development. Explore how market research can help you take an innovative idea through to being a real commercial success.

Date: Thursday 21st June
Time: Event starts at 6.00p.m
Venue: Merseyside ICT c/o Gardner Systems, 1 Faraday Road, Wavertree Technology Park, Liverpool L13 1EH

Hosted by Liverpool Ventures. The guest speaker will be James Dunningham from Fresh Consultants.

To book onto the event please visit the Liverpool Ventures website.

For further information contact Gillian Hunt at Liverpool Ventures 0151 482 5533

12th July 2007
10am -12
Liverpool Digital
Edge Lane
L7 9NJ

• Cut red tape in trade - import and export procedures explained
• Top tips on use of practical tools for payment methods & trade finance
• Your specific problems dealt with by an international trade expert panel
• New changes in Customs documents & procedures explained by HMRC

With a panel of international trade experts from SITPRO, HMRC, HSBC and the International Trade Centre of Liverpool Chamber of Commerce, this half-day seminar and clinic will provide practical advice and skills as well as new policies and regulations for anyone interested or involved in international trade. As a flagship seminar of the International Liverpool day, this is for you either as a beginner or a seasoned trader; whether you are a practitioner or an intermediary/adviser involved or interested in international trade.

The seminar covers:

• import & export procedures
• E-Docs, reducing delays
• minimising risks~ banking and international payments
• recent changes from HM Revenue and Customs, such as SAD Harmonisation (Single Administrative Document) and Community Status documents.

Agenda

10.00 am Policy changes and Impact on your business (Malcolm McKinnon, CEO, SITPRO)

10.30 am Focus on Practical Tools to do business (Gordon Cragge, Specialist Advisor, SITPRO)

11.30 am HSBC: How to get paid (Peter Smith, HSBC)

12.00 pm HM Revenue and Customs: Developments effecting businesses (International Trade Liaison Officer, HMRC)

Trade facilitation & market clinics - one-to-one advice from SITPRO and market specialists

A range of SITPRO booklets on documentation and procedures will be made available on the day. The local International Trade market specialist team from Liverpool Chamber of Commerce will be at the seminar to offer local support and information at the stands and clinics, including grants, Trade Mission schedules, training courses, and overseas market specialists, including China, Australia, Spain, Romania, etc.

The seminar is followed by a networking lunch and refreshments between 12:30 - 14:00

£30.00 + vat (includes car park space, lunch and mid-morning refreshments)

Merseyside SMEs may apply to attend the one day event for free. Details and eligibility criteria are available on request - info@internationalLiverpool.com or call 0151 227 1234.