Our next session on the 9^th July will headline:

• Liam Smyth from the British Chamber of Commerce
• John Pickervance from Forbes
• Mark Getliffe from Baldwins Holdings Group
• John Sawyer from Moneycorp

Summarising the current climate for traders in the UK having experienced huge uncertainty as the impact of Brexit becomes more understood. The Government asked traders to ‘Get Ready for Brexit’, HMRC has introduced transitional arrangements and encouraged traders to prepare to import and export from the EU just like they do for the rest of the world. But what’s happened? Are our traders prepared for change? What more can they do now?

Your membership. Your Club                                                                                                                     

Book your place on the Online meeting:

Contact: Marie White
Call: 01254 356448
Email: m.white@chamberelancs.co.uk

Future Dates include:-
17th September 2020 – Breakfast Meeting
1st October 2020 – Breakfast Meeting
3rd December 2020 – International Trade Club Gala Luncheon and Awards 2020
18th February 2021 – Breakfast Meeting
13th May 2021 – Breakfast Meeting
8th July 2021 – Breakfast Meeting
16th September 2021 – Breakfast Meeting
2nd December 2021 – International Trade Club Gala Luncheon and Awards 2021

Chamber Low Carbon are hosting a series of Live events, once you have registered for the event you will receive the log in details.

We are delighted to welcome Marc McLoughin from Keyfleet. Marc McLoughlin A.M.I.C.F.M. is the MD of KeyFleet.

KeyFleet arranges vehicle and business funding for individuals and businesses as well as advice on vehicle selection, fleet electrification and offers businesses a range of fleet and risk management services.

Marc has 23 years’ experience in the automotive, finance and fleet management sector having worked at such businesses as Haydock Finance, Lloyds Bank, MNH Platinum, Bowker Motor Group and Citibank before forming KeyFleet in 2008. Marc is an Associate Member of the Institute of Car Fleet Management and KeyFleet are accredited BVRLA members, approved Specialist Automotive Finance Experts by the FLA and are authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority for credit broking.

https://www.keyfleet.co.uk/

The rate of duty payable depends on the type of goods, whether you are importing or exporting, where the goods are deemed to have come from – the ‘originating’ country – and their destination.

Trading with international markets can make a significant contribution to the bottom line of any business and understanding preference agreements will support this aim. International trade under preference allows you to import and/or export goods at a lower or nil rate of customs duty.

Overview
• Understanding the difference between preference and non-preference origin
• Clarification of the rule books
• What are the preference documents?
• Examples of the rules for a change of tariff, percentage and textiles
• Claiming preference on import
• How to complete and request a supplier declaration
• How to become an approved exporter and simplified procedures (e.g. Korea)

On completion of the session delegates will be emailed a full set of all the slides plus informative notes.

A post session assessment can be completed to counts towards the British Chambers of Commerce National Trade Training programme mapped to Level 2 NVQ terminology. Complete six of the nine courses and receive a special presentation of the Foundation Award in International Trade. Contact Stef s.heywood@chamberelancs.co.uk or 07813 339008 to enrol.

Joining Instructions
Book online

For further information please contact Stef on s.heywood@chamberelancs.co.uk or call 07813 339008

Cost:
£210 plus VAT

Designed to help potential and existing Chamber members discover the incredible array of exclusive member-only benefits available through membership of one the country’s leading Chambers.

Max My Membership Mondays are your chance to meet other like-minded businesses as well as having the experts from the partners we have teamed up with introduce the exclusively discounted services on offer and find out how you can take advantage too. Come and hear first-hand from key departments in the Chamber, (many of which are number 1 in the country) explain the benefits and services on offer all in a relaxed setting.

So, whether your business has recently joined the Chamber, been with us a while or simply curious to find out more about what it means to be part of one of the UK’s most progressive Chambers, why not join us at one of these regular bi-monthly events. Attendance is free but booking is essential.

We look forward to seeing you and exploring how we can best support your business.

This popular network was launched in 2015 and is aimed specifically at the Property and Construction sectors. The network is designed to provide Lancashire based property and construction businesses with access to information, opportunities and best practice insights as well as providing a forum to meet with peers within the industry.

Unlike many networks Construction Connections is a closed group and focuses on the needs of Property and Construction businesses only. These events are free to attend but places are limited so early booking is recommended. Non-members from within the sector are most welcome to join us.

Members: £0.00 (included in Chamber membership)
Non-Members: £20.00 plus vat