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The seminar will benefit exporters/importers with accurate documentation and greater understanding of the Rules of Origin and preferences available for their buyers.

By the end of the course the delegates will be able to have an understanding of:

• the difference between Preference and Non Preference Origin
• the rules determining preference rules of origin
• the percentage rule and how to apply it

One of the ‘core 10’ courses accredited by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). Candidates achieving Pass or Merit in the course will receive a certificate. Those who pass 6 individual courses will achieve a nationally recognised Foundation Award in International Trade.

Date: Thursday 3September 2015Venue: 9 Norwich Business Park, Whiting Road, Norwich NR4 6DJTime: 1.00pm – 4.30pmPrice: Members £120+VAT, Non Members £150+VAT

Please Note – Members will receive an invoice in the usual way. Non Members must pay in advance and will receive a receipted invoice by return.

Cancellation Policy – 15% of fee payable if delegates cancel more than 7 days in advance, if less than 7 days full fee payable

As international trade becomes increasingly more complex, universally used rules are essential to avoid misunderstandings and costly disputes. Regularly incorporated into sales contracts worldwide, Incoterms® rules define, in a set of three-letter trade terms, the risks and responsibilities of buyers and sellers in an international sales contract.

This course looks at the rules from a practical point of view and explains all the costs, delivery and risk implications and where to go for more help and information.

By the end of this one day accredited course, delegates will be able to:

• Understand why Incoterms® were created and their purpose
• Understand the definitions of the Incoterms® 2010 rules
• Identify the parties involved in Incoterms®, their roles and responsiblities
• Understand the benefits of Incoterms®
• Identify where to go for help and information on Incoterms®

One of the ‘core 10’ courses accredited by British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). Candidates achieving Pass or Merit in the course will receive a certificate. Those who pass 6 individual courses will achieve a nationally recognised Foundation Award in International Trade.

Date:Thursday 22October 2015Venue: 9 Norwich Business Park, Whiting Road, Norwich NR4 6DJTime: 9.00am – 4.30pmPrice: Members £200+VAT, Non Members £250+VAT

Please Note – Members will receive an invoice in the usual way. Non Members must pay in advance and will receive a receipted invoice by return.

Cancellation Policy – 15% of fee payable if delegates cancel more than 7 days in advance, if less than 7 days full fee payable

This half day course covers the vital area of Agency and Distribution. It examines the differences, where each may be appropriate, EU legislation, finding, appointing and motivating your partners.

It also highlights the pitfalls and potential costs of getting it wrong.

By the end of the course the delegates will be able to have an understanding of:

• the differences between Agents and Distributors and their roles
• what to consider when appointing an Agent or Distributor
• the legal implications of appointing Agents and Distributors

The course will also cover:

• How to find Agents and Distributors
• What to look for – 3 stages
• Sources of help, checklists and assessments
• Motivation of Agents and Distributors – cultural issues
• Changing an Agent or Distributor
• Costs/Compensation problems
• Minimising legal costs
• Sample Agreements
• Memorandum of Understanding

One of the ‘core 10’ courses accredited by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). Candidates achieving Pass or Merit in the course will receive a certificate. Those who pass 6 individual courses will achieve a nationally recognised Foundation Award in International Trade.

Date: Wednesday 6 May 2015Venue: 9 Norwich Business Park, Whiting Road, Norwich NR4 6DJTime: 9.00am – 12.30pmPrice: Members £120+VAT, Non Members £150+ VAT

Please Note – Members will receive an invoice in the usual way. Non Members must pay in advance and will receive a receipted invoice by return.

Cancellation Policy – 15% of fee payable if delegates cancel more than 7 days in advance, if less than 7 days full fee payable

This half day course covers the vital area of Agency and Distribution. It examines the differences, where each may be appropriate, EU Legislation, finding, appointing and motivating your partners. It also highlights the pitfalls and potential costs of getting it wrong.

By the end of the course the delegates will have an understanding of:

• The differences between Agents and Distributors and their roles
• What to consider when appointing an Agent or Distributor
• The legal implications of appointing Agents and Distributors

One of the ‘core 10’ courses accredited by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). Candidates achieving Pass or Merit in the course will receive a certificate. Those who pass 6 individual courses will achieve a nationally recognised Foundation Award in International Trade

Date: Thursday 19 November 2015Venue: 9 Norwich Business Park, Whiting Road, Norwich NR4 6DJTime: 9.00am – 12.30pmPrice: Members £112+VAT, Non Members £140+VAT

Please Note – members will receive an invoice in the usual way. Non Members must pay in advance and will receive a receipted invoice by return.

Cancellation Policy – 15% of fee payable if delegates cancel more than 7 days in advance, if less than 7 days full fee payable

Please arrive 15 minutes before the session starts at 08.30am. Venue:Norfolk Chamber of Commerce, 9 Norwich Business Park, Whiting Road, Norwich, NR4 6DJ In this session (Be Better at LinkedIn) John Davy, Dojo Media Consulting will be your host. You will learn: Marketing strategies for your business are wide and varied. Every year something new comes along for you to get your head around and fit in with your current marketing effort. Nobody is great at everything. Social media is expanding all the time and getting the message through the noise can be hard. That’s where LinkedIn can cut through and offer some real gains, learn how in this session. About John: John Davy is a life long business networker, both in the real business world and more recently in online communities. John is a leading expert in the business social media platform, LinkedIn. He has a consultancy business in the UK that is specifically targeted to optimise companies approach to this most powerful of business tools. His online interests range from blogging, podcasting and social media to Kindle publication and the monthly publication of a IOS Newsstand iPad magazines. He speaks on the crucial connection between online media and market leadership. John is highly informed on social media platforms such as Google +, Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter and of course LinkedIn. Follow John:@biznetworkguy This session forms part of The Chamber Sessions. The Chamber Sessions are open to Chamber Members only. They are free to attend but booking is required.Places limited to one per company per session and each company will have an opportunity to book on tothreesessions per series. This session is now fully booked. We have now opened up a repeat of this session taking place 14 July. For full details please click here.

Please arrive 15 minutes before the session starts at 12.30pm. Venue:Norfolk Chamber of Commerce, 9 Norwich Business Park, Whiting Road, Norwich, NR4 6DJ In this session (Be Better at Forming a Brand) Ben Handford, Naked Marketing will be your host. You will learn: You might have a great product, but have you got your branding right? Brand is increasingly important whether you are a start-up or a multinational, this session will give you an overview to the essentials and considerations to be made when thinking brand! Hear top tips on how to form a cohesive and consistent brand. Discover the importance of brand and how to live out your brand. “There were moments of absolute genius and insight from Ben which challenged and inspired action. Powerful point about communication ‘what it is you do’. Very thought provoking.” About Ben: Norfolk born, Ben gained an Honours Degree in marketing before joining a large London ad agency to learn the ropes. He returned to Norwich where he worked for a number of local agencies before deciding to start one of his own, Naked Marketing. Ben was delighted when Naked Marketing won the EDP Business Awards Small Business of the Year in 2013. Follow Naked Marketing: @nakedmarketing1 Supported by: This session forms part of The Chamber Sessions. The Chamber Sessions are open to Chamber Members only. They are free to attend but booking is required.Places limited to one per company per session and each company will have an opportunity to book on tothreesessions per series.

This course is an introductory overview to the process, key terminology and procedures for exporting. This will provide a basic understanding from your first enquiry and possible hurdles on the export journey.

• Learners will understand:
• What is an export
• Tariff codes – how to classify your goods
• Sales contract
• Export packing and regulations including: embargoes, sanctions and export licenses
• Export documentation
• Free Trade Agreements
• Incoterms brief

This expert led course is part of the accredited BCC Foundation Award in International Trade. Each session will be followed by a short assessment to complete the training module, completing six modules earns the BCC Award in International Trade.

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For more trade training modules: https://norfolkchamber.co.uk/chamber-events/

In the event you are no longer able to attend this training course, please note you must cancel or request a transfer of your place at least 7 working days before the course. The cancellation must be in writing and sent to export@norfolkchambers.co.uk indicating the name of the course you are cancelling for and delegate(s) details.

Please arrive 15 minutes before the session starts at 08.30am. Venue:Norfolk Chamber of Commerce, 9 Norwich Business Park, Whiting Road, Norwich, NR4 6DJ In this session (Be Better at Pitching) Ermine Amies, Sandler Training will be your host. You will learn: Want to make Meet the Buyer 2015 a success for your company? Need to get a good return on investment for your time and money? Create an effective action plan from beginning to end. Learn what to include in your pitch and what to leave out. What preparation is essential? Ermine will also share the secret business opportunity most suppliers miss and the 5 essential steps to take after the show. About Ermine: Ermine Amies is a Growth Accelerator Coach. She ran her first Meet the Buyer in 1995 and has seen what works and what doesn’t. At Sandler Training, she works with clients on their attitudes and behaviours as well as sales techniques. She doesn’t pull her punches. No one pays her to be nice. She delivers real results and stops the problems you face with your selling and sales management forever. Her Chamber Sessions are fun, effective & highly rated. Serial entrepreneur, angel investor & Former Dragon, Doug Richard says “Ermine is a star. If you get the opportunity to work with her take it.” Others says: “I am more confident now. Great training and ideas.” ” Ermine’s organised and pragmatic approach to her clients’ issues is a breath of fresh air.” Follow Ermine:@Sandler_Ermine This session forms part of The Chamber Sessions. The Chamber Sessions are open to Chamber Members only. They are free to attend but booking is required.Places limited to one per company per session and each company will have an opportunity to book on tothreesessions per series. Bookings for this session are now closed.

Please arrive 15 minutes before the session starts at 08:30am. Venue:Norfolk Chamber of Commerce, 9 Norwich Business Park, Whiting Road, Norwich, NR4 6DJ In this session (Be Better at Google Adwords) Matt Brown, One Vision will be your host. You will learn: A high Google ranking is essential for many businesses and Google AdWords Pay-Per-Click (PPC) advertising is the closest thing to being able to guarantee a page 1 ranking on Google. Matt Brown from One Vision will explain how businesses can find competitive advantage by including online advertising within their marketing toolkit. Please note, this session is for those ready to explore the opportunities of exploiting a competitive advantage using Google Adwords, and those who are looking for expert help to enable this to happen. ReadMatt’s recent article on Google Adwords: click here About Matt: Matt is a co-founder and director of One Vision Ltd. Seasoned with over 25 years front-line sales and marketing experience, both in the creative industry and on the client side. He works with clients to build their businesses by bringing clarity to their marketing and getting the maximum out of their marketing budget. Follow One Vision:@1visionltd This session forms part of The Chamber Sessions. The Chamber Sessions are open to Chamber Members only. They are free to attend but booking is required.Places limited to one per company per session and each company will have an opportunity to book on tothreesessions per series. Booking for this session are now closed. For last minute availablility, please email details to sam.brown@norfolkchamber.co.uk

Please arrive 15 minutes before the session starts at 08:30am. Venue:Norfolk Chamber of Commerce, 9 Norwich Business Park, Whiting Road, Norwich, NR4 6DJ In this session (Be Better at Effective Working) Ian Hacon, Yellow Brick Road will be your host. You will learn: It’s increasingly important that we learn to establish the right priorities and stop imposing such unrealistic demands on ourselves. There is a lot of information on how to be more effective and they often focus on getting things done, however the key question you need to be asking yourself is “Why am I doing this in the first place?” Join Ian Hacon of Yellow Brick Road as he explores top tips for better effectiveness. About Ian: Ian is the Founder at Yellow Brick Road, whos’ Vision is “Creating Future History”. Its first two programmes, Creating Leadership ViTALiTi which helps create complete leaders by focussing on their physical and mental wellbeing and resilience, and Creating Purpose with Meaning, which helps companies establish and embed a lasting sense of purpose, are groundbreaking in both content and approach. Follow Ian:@ianhacon Follow Yellow Brick Road:@YellowBrickLead This session forms part of The Chamber Sessions. The Chamber Sessions are open to Chamber Members only. They are free to attend but booking is required.Places limited to one per company per session and each company will have an opportunity to book on tothreesessions per series. Bookings for this session have now closed. For availability please email events@norfolkchamber.co.uk or call 01603 625977. Thank you.

Please arrive 15 minutes before the session starts at 08:30am. Venue:Norfolk Chamber of Commerce, 9 Norwich Business Park, Whiting Road, Norwich, NR4 6DJ In this session (Be Better at Pension Planning) David Perry, Alan Boswell Groupwill be your host. You will learn: This session is designed to give attendees a better understanding of how auto enrolment will affect their business and staff. Dave Perry of Alan Boswell Group will provide a simple step-by-step guide to what will need to be achieved and the timescales required to deliver. Read Alan Boswell’s recent article on Auto Enrollment by clicking here. About David: David joined Alan Boswell & Company in 2007 with over 20 years experience in the industry gained at Equity and Law, Axa Sun Life and with the Clerical Medical National Accounts team. David has achieved over and above Diploma status with the CII and is well on his way to becoming Chartered.David heads up the Employee Benefits Division, specialising in all aspects of corporate financial planning work. Follow Alan Boswell Group: @ABGroup This session forms part of The Chamber Sessions. The Chamber Sessions are open to Chamber Members only. They are free to attend but booking is required.Places limited to one per company per session and each company will have an opportunity to book on tothreesessions per series. Bookings for this session are now closed. For availability please email details to events@norfolkchamber.co.uk. Thank you.

Please arrive 15 minutes before the session starts at 08:30am. Venue: Norfolk Chamber of Commerce, 9 Norwich Business Park, Whiting Road, Norwich, NR4 6DJ

In this session (Be Better at Personal Data) James Tarling, Steeles Law will be your host.

You will learn:

The importance of protecting personal data is something that has entered the public consciousness. Over the last few years there have been a number of headline grabbing fines levied on organisations for what can appear to be minor breaches. However, we are all plagued by those who appear to abuse our personal data and others that use data protection legislation as an obstacle to routine activities.This session will give a practical perspective on how to comply with the law and how best to address common situations that arise.

Read the Steeles Law article on Data Protection@steeleslaw

This session forms part of The Chamber Sessions. The Chamber Sessions are open to Chamber Members only. They are free to attend but booking is required. Places limited to one per company per session and each company will have an opportunity to book on to three sessions per series.

Bookings are now closed. For the opportunity to book into this Session please call01603 625977.