1-11 March 2008

This market visit is designed to enable exporters to explore opportunities in Australia in all sectors. The itinerary is designed so delegates may choose to alter the official itinerary.

Australia is an affluent society with strong links to the UK, making it a more significant market for UK exports than its comparatively small population of 20 million might suggest.

Australia is the UK’s third largest market for goods in the Asia-Pacific region and the third largest for services and is the UK’s 5th largest market for goods outside the EU. Identified target sectors for the market include:

• aerospace
• biotechnology
• food & drink
• creative industries
• IT
• electronics
• education & training
• consumer goods

Liverpool Chamber has a wealth of experience in organising trade delegations to Australia and has led twenty such events. We have additional contacts in the Chamber of Commerce network and other organisations in order to assist with contacts and information for participating companies.

Liverpool Chamber of Commerce Market Visit benefits include:

• UK Trade & Investment grant of £750
• Experienced International Trade Executives providing pre-mission assistance on both a country and sector basis
• Assistance with contact building and market research
• Support of a experienced Market Visit Manager throughout the visit
• Pre-visit briefing and in market briefing from local British Consulate Staff in Sydney
• Networking reception in Sydney
• Local advance publicity
• Security of travelling with a UKTI supported market visit

Compulsory TradeVisit Events

Monday  3rd March 2008

9.00 a.m.  British Consulate (UKTI) - Sydney   -    Briefing Meeting

pm             Networking Reception

Suggested Itinerary

3rd March to 5th March - Sydney

6th March to 8th March - Melbourne

A commitment fee of £175 + VAT is charged at the time of booking. This is a commitment fee for North West companies and will be returned with the funding for this market visit on completion. The fee is a management fee for non eligible companies and companies outside the North West region.

Closing Date for Applications: 28 January 2008

For a full application form please contact Alison Fisher or Maureen Harmston International Trade, LCCI; fax: 0151 236 0121/Tel: 0151 227 1234. Alternatively, e-mail export@liverpoolchamber.org.uk

February -April 2008

Liverpool Chamber of Commerce is working in partnership with Holistic Academy to deliver this three day programme, designed for aspiring and new leaders, as well as those leaders who wish to take their skills to another level.

The programme is very intense and delivers powerful leadership changes to individuals within the organisation who require a stepped increase in positive leadership outcomes.

By the end of the programme, you will be able to…

. Prioritise the 12 roles of an effective leader
. Run productive and efficient meetings
. Effectively motivate staff
. Influence others more effectively in a wide variety of situations
. Describe four distinct leadership styles
. Understand how to determine the appropriate development level of a person against a given task
. Practise the use of three factors when being assertive
. Construct a delegation plan
. Use three ways to minimise the likelihood of conflict within your teams
. Describe nine factors that help or hinder teamwork

The course takes place over three days at the De Vere Hotel St Davids Park, Ewloe and it is residential. Two seminars dates are 11th /13th February followed by 9th 11th April 2008

The Holistic Academy is a learning centre of excellence, delivering courses designed to impart world-class leadership skills.

To book or for further information contact Alma Mayers on 0151 224 1883 or email: alma.mayers@liverpoolchamber.org.uk

Cost of the course to for a Chamber member with SkillWorks funding £475.88 including VAT

Member cost without Skillworks funding £951.75, non-member cost without Skillworks £1,057.50

Cut-off date for booking the course: Friday 4th January 2008.