Would you like to develop your business in a new market or maybe you’re already trading overseas and looking to expand your global footprint? Whether you’re considering an eastern, western or European market, this not to be missed event offers it all!
Come and hear expert advice on developing new business opportunities in France, the USA and the UAE from overseas market specialists and representatives from UK and Lincolnshire based businesses with significant experience in these countries.
Supported by the Department for International Trade (DIT) and Streets Chartered Accountants, the event will bring together presentations and panel discussions with a uniquely themed French breakfast, American style lunch and afternoon tea with Middle Eastern treats.
Open to SME businesses in any sector, the day will provide information on:
- Routes to market
- Current trading conditions and ease of doing business
- Specific multi sectoral business opportunities in each of the focus markets
- Common challenges to trading in these markets and how to overcome them
- Tips for export success from Lincolnshire based companies Badley Ashton & Associates Ltd, Nick Young Tractor
- Parts Ltd and Shelton Sportsturf Drainage Ltd
Programme
09:15 Registration and French Themed Breakfast
09:45 Welcome and Introduction
09:55 Doing Business in Europe
Market Focus: France – Opportunities, Challenges & Considerations
Paul Taylor, Deputy Director, Department for International Trade, France
10:25 Our Export Success in France
Mick Claxton, Director, Shelton Sportsturf Drainage Ltd
10:40 Q&A Session and Panel Discussion
11:00 Refreshments and Networking
11:20 Doing Business in North America
Market Focus: USA – Opportunities, Challenges & Considerations
Carlo Cavagna, Consul – Head of Trade & Investment, Department for International Trade, Los Angeles
11.50 Our Export Success in the USA
James Young, Director, Nick Young Tractor Parts Ltd
12:05 Q&A Session and Panel Discussion
12:25 American Themed Lunch and Networking
13:15 Doing Business in the Middle East
Market Focus: UAE – Opportunities, Challenges & Considerations
Andy Hosie, Consultant, OCO Global
13:45 Our Export Success in the UAE
Meriem Bertouche, CEO, Badley Ashton & Associates Ltd
14:00 Q&A Session and Panel Discussion
14:20 Middle Eastern Themed Refreshments and Networking
15:00 Close
The programme is designed to provide flexibility so you’re welcome to stay for the whole event or attend the sessions on the markets that are of most interest to you.
Introducing our Market Specialists
Paul Taylor is Deputy Director of the Department for International Trade (DIT) network in France. The team in France works to encourage and support French investment in the UK and also to help British exporters win business in France. Immediately prior to arriving in Paris in the summer of 2016, Paul helped to create and led DIT’s Central Europe Network, comprising, at that time, 9 Overseas Posts and 68 trade & investment staff.
Paul’s previous responsibilities in the UK have included Head. South America in the Foreign & Commonwealth Office; and Head. Middle East & North Africa in DIT. In addition to Paris and Prague, he has been posted overseas to Santiago, Mexico City and Madrid.
Carlo Cavagna leads the UK’s Department for International Trade’s Los Angeles-based team of 22 business development specialists, with the twin goals of attracting investment to the UK and empowering UK exporters in the United States.
Prior to assuming the role of Head of Trade & Investment in 2014, Carlo ran DIT’s U.S. business strategy for the creative & media industries. Before that, he managed business development for Lionsgate’s groundbreaking VOD company, CinemaNow. Carlo began his career as an investigator, and later a policy analyst, for the U.S. International Trade Administration in Washington, DC.
Andy Hosie started his career with 7 years in sales and marketing for Procter and Gamble and moved on to become Commercial Director of Everton Football Club. Since leaving Everton in 2005, Andy has been involved in a number of start-ups in sport and technology.
Andy recently joined OCO Global to work with their Middle East practice and its ‘British Centres for Business’, helping British business expand into the UAE and the Gulf. He is currently also working with the Dubai Government on a new credit rating system for SMEs.
Am I eligible?
These events are available for businesses, partnerships, sole traders, and registered charities, with a trading address located within Greater Lincolnshire (North Lincolnshire, North East Lincolnshire & Lincolnshire).
To access these events, your business must complete an SME enrolment form in order to check the business’s eligibility against the funding criteria. (The form will be sent to you on completion of an Eventbrite booking - if one has not already been completed and on file).
Secure your place
Attendance is free of charge and places are limited so be sure to book yours today.
Please note we are only able to offer up to 2 places per company. To qualify for this funded support, your business must be a small to medium enterprise (SME) based in Greater Lincolnshire. Apologies, no support intermediaries or public bodies.
This event is run in partnership with Business Lincolnshire Growth Hub and the Department for international Trade (DIT).