We all know how satisfying it is to score a direct hit in the bin with some scrunched up paper. It makes you look cool and drives Dorothy from accounts wild. What’s not to like?

Well now you can engage in some online target practice with Throw Paper. Point the direction arrow with your mouse and release to throw the paper. Don’t forget to take wind speed and direction into consideration. Sounds easy? Well it’s not!

As an extra treat, if you get bored with that, take a look at these cats in boxes. Again, what’s not to like?

7 - 27 November 07
Closing Date for Applications:  28th September 2007

This market visit is designed to enable exporters to explore opportunities in South Africa in all sectors of activity. Flexibility is key to business travel and the market visit itinerary is designed so delegates may choose to alter the official itinerary.

Liverpool Chamber of Commerce Market Visit benefits include:

.   UK Trade & Investment grant of £550
.   Experienced International Trade Advisers / Executives providing pre-mission assistance on both a country and sector basis
.   Specifically negotiated attractive travel package
.   Assistance with contact building and market research
.   Support of an experienced Market Visit Manager throughout the visit
.   Pre-visit briefing and in market briefing from local British Consulate staff
.   Networking receptions in Johannesb rg and D rban
.   Local advance publicity
.   Security of traveling with a UKTI supported market visit

The UK is South Africa’s largest trade and investment partner with over £7 billion in two-way trade in goods and services and £24 bllion of UK investment in South Africa. The strong commercial ties are an important element of the overall bilatera  relationship.

South Africa and the UK are natural trading partners, with English as the main business language and similar legal systems and business cutures.

Opport nities in the folowing sectors exist for UK companies - ICT, Healthcare, Power, Transport, Automotive, Education and Training, Sports & Leisure infrastructure (full information on request).  As well as being a major market in itself, South Africa is the gateway to southern Africa and
its 185 million people.

South Africa Trade Mission Itinery [PDF]

South Africa Trade Mission Application Form [PDF]

17 - 19 October 2007

This trade mission is designed to support SMEs in Merseyside wanting to expand their activity in the Spanish Market

Spain is a highly developed, competitive market. Almost anything sold in the UK is likely to sell well in Spain.

The Spanish government is committed to opening up the Spanish market and has embarked on an extensive privatisation programme. Spain therefore offers many opportunities to the British exporter across a wide range of sectors.

It is also worth noting that some 17 million British tourists visit Spain each year and over 750,000 Britons now live in Spain permanently (mainly around the coasts).

Don’t worry if you have little or no overseas experience, help and support are available at any stage throughout the market visit through our experienced International Trade Executives.

Whilst in Spain there will be an in-country briefing, where you will be presented with a market overview, cultural information and tips on how to conduct business. Thereafter, you will be free to attend meetings with your potential clients, identified through research or by yourself. Some of these companies may be based outside of Madrid therefore additional travel may be necessary.

This is a fabulous opportunity for Merseyside businesses. Having successfully secured European Funding, we are now able to offer you a chance to participate in this trade mission at a more affordable price. Eligible companies will receive subsidy of 50% towards expenses, maximum eligible expenditures of £1000, covering flight travel, accommodation, in-country travel, interpreter costs, in-market telephone calls and certain market research.

We are presently negotiating attractive rates for flights and hotels. These will be available upon request.

For more details please email elena.enciso@Liverpoolchamber.org.uk

Or download the attached application form [PDF] and return to:

Elana Encisco
International Trade Centre
Liverpool Chamber of Commerce
One Old Hall Street
Liverpool
L3 9HG

Alternatively telephone Elena on 0151 227 1234 Ext: 2212

Blankstone Sington, stockbrokers and investment managers, would like to invite all Liverpool Chamber members to a free seminar on Contracts for Difference (CFDs).

Leading market commentator Tom Hougaard, who provides market analysis for CNN, CNBC, Bloomberg and the BBC will offer a presentation followed by a Q&A session on how CFDs work along with the associated benefits/risks.

A CFD is an agreement between a Client and a Provider to exchange the difference between the opening and closing value of the trade. Just like any investment, there are risks attached so it is important to be well informed before taking the plunge into this alternative yet exciting form of investment.

Date: 20th September 2007, Racquets Club, 5 Chapel Street, Liverpool, L3 9AG

Afternoon session: 12.15pm - 1.30pm

Evening session: 5.30pm - 7.00pm

Both seminars will be followed by refreshments and networking opportunities.

For more information or to register for your free place please email:

bscfds@blankstonesington.co.uk ref: Chamber CFD or telephone (0151) 707 1707

www.blankstonesington.co.uk