Export Academy Masterclasses and Regional Events

We constantly develop our Export Academy workshop programme to give you access to free educational content which helps your business reach its international growth ambitions. 

Masterclass overview

Customs Compliance: What you need to know

(1 hour workshop)

In this one-hour workshop with Nick Patrick from the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce, we will look at customs compliance and why it is important for companies involved in importing and exporting.

Cultural Differences in International Business

(1.5 hours workshop)

In this introductory workshop, we will explore the importance of relationship building and communication, as well as how selling across cultures can impact decision-making on both sides of the transaction.

Communicating with your International Customer

(1.5 hours workshop)

From introductions to sales, we will show you how to build connections with the right people. Find out how to develop your proposition, match customer requirements and set the foundations of your first international deal. 

Closing your International Deal 

 

(1.5 hours workshop)

Discover how to read cultural cues to assess if your international deal is ready to be signed off. Including checking you have got the right people in agreement, tactics to ensure your transaction is solid, as well as processes you can implement as part of your export action plan.

York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub - Export Panel

 

(1 hour workshop)

In this virtual panel, we will look at what services and support are available in the region, and how to access them. Hosted by York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub and joined by DIT, this is a great opportunity to connect to local support and meet fellow exporters in your area.

HEY Export! Navigating international trade services across Hull and East Yorkshire

(1 hour workshop)

Find out what services and support are available in the region, and how to access them. Hosted by HEY LEP and joined by the Department for International Trade, Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce, and GX Logistics, this is a great opportunity to connect to local support and meet fellow exporters in your area.

Navigating International Trade Services across South Yorkshire

(1.5 hours workshop)

In this virtual roundtable for South Yorkshire businesses, we will look at what services and support are available in the region, and how to access them. Hosted by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) and joined by the Department for International Trade, Chamber of Commerce, and a specialist in Intellectual Property, this is a great opportunity to connect to local support, meet fellow exporters in your area, and refine your export planning and relationships.

Looking for something else?

Why not watch recordings of our other Export Academy workshops which will help you to advance your international growth ambitions. Click on any of the below to unlock even more educational content.

Any questions?

If you have any further questions about exporting or have issues accessing your recordings, please contact our Export Academy Adviser, Heather Witney, who will be happy to help you further

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