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This virtual event will take place on Thursday 23rd September 2021, 9:30-16:30

 

Need help sourcing and managing international partners for your UK business?

 

Why should you join this virtual event?

International agents and distributors can be a great way to build a profitable, sustainable and scalable global business. But with the added complexity of Coronavirus (COVID-19), finding, selecting and managing international partners presents a new series of challenges and potential high-risks for many SMEs.

If you are feeling overwhelmed with sourcing, negotiating or monitoring international partners and need guidance on contracts, payments, operations or more, this virtual event is for you.

This free interactive event will effectively help you profile, identify and manage overseas agents and distributors with expert guidance. You will work through real-life challenges faced by SMEs, with tips on how to avoid common pitfalls, and hear the steps required to optimise your approach.

 

What will you learn?

  • How to approach the partner selection process step-by-step
  • How to pitch to potential partners overseas
  • Creating a written profile of requirements
  • The key element your agreement needs to cover & COVID-19 considerations
  • Approaching challenging contractual issues
  • How to agree, monitor and review targets
  • Strategies for building trust & strengthening these vital relationships
  • Address your pain points with live interactive Q&As

 

 

Featured speaker

David Bone
Export Savvy, Managing Director

  • David has 17 years’ experience as an MD in an SME environment with experience in delivering a physical product, digital product and service sales across a range of sectors.
  • A committed exporter and experienced channel manager, David has worked with agents and distributors in all of the major continents of the world – visiting over 40 countries in the course of his career.
  • David understands the challenges of managing a progressive SME in the international arena, and what key elements you need to consider to help maintain control and minimise risk whilst maximising your export potential.
  • As a facilitator, David brings a natural flair for relating to people and situations and an ingrained ability to understand those leading and managing in a wide variety of SME environments.

 

When will this virtual event take place?

This virtual event will take place on Thursday, 23rd September 2021, 09:30 -16:30

 

Who is this event for?

A range of data points must be collected to assess your businesses eligibility. 

Businesses must: 

  • Be small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) according to the European SME definition
  • Be based in one of the 33 boroughs of London
  • Be registered in the UK
  • Have not received more than €200,000 in public funds over the last 3 fiscal years

 

What's next?

To secure your place for this free virtual event, simply click the Apply here button on the top of this page. 

Please note, only 40 places are available and the above eligibility criteria applies.

Places are limited to one delegate per business and they must be available to attend the full-day session. We highly recommend applying quickly to secure your spot.

 

Contact us

Have a question about the virtual event? Email our team at tradeevents@newable.co.uk

 

 

   "Thank you very much it was a very helpful webinar, it really gave me a new point of view on international trade and I was able to get very useful advice."

-  Webinar Attendee | Winning and Delivering Business Internationally, October 2020

 


The Export Support Series is a programme of virtual events designed to help UK businesses break into new markets, achieve export success and navigate business challenges. 

The Department for International Trade is pleased to invite London based businesses to apply for the comprehensive free programme.

View all London events at go.newable.co.uk/tradeeventslondon


General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) notice:

This event is planned and delivered by Newable Ltd in partnership with the Department for International Trade (DIT).

Newable will share your personal data, business information and communications or information recorded during the webinar/virtual event with the Department for International Trade (DIT). Information regarding the use and processing of personal data by the Department for International Trade (DIT) can be found at www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-international-trade/about/personal-information-charter.

Newable will not share your data with any other third parties that are not involved with the delivery of the event or funding of the project. You can see our full privacy policy here.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the webinar/virtual event platform allows audio and other information sent during the session to be recorded. By joining these webinar sessions, you automatically consent to such recordings. This recording will be made available after the conclusion of the live event as part of the DIT and Newable webinar archives and for further external promotion/information purposes and will remain available indefinitely. If you do not consent to being recorded, discuss your concerns with the host or do not join the session.

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