Looking to grow your business overseas? Then join this Smart Exporter event in Inverness to hear about opportunities to do business in China's regional cities from industry and country experts
Join this event in Inverness, organised by Highlands and Islands Enterprise and China-Britain Business Council (CBBC), to find out about businesses opportunities that exist in China's regional cities.
CBBC will present the findings of a new key report commissioned by UK Trade and Investment (UKTI): Opportunities for UK Businesses in China's Regional Cities 2011.
Free export training support will also be available to delegates at this event, through Smart Exporter, enabling them to gain the appropriate skills and knowledge to successfully trade to new markets.
How to attend
To register for this free event complete the online booking form
Why attend?
Whether you're a small company new to exporting, or an established exporter, this event provides an ideal opportunity to learn more, increase your market knowledge and take part in one-to-one clinics with country specialists and commercial advisers.
This event is organised as part of Smart Exporter, an ambitious new international trade skills programme designed to increase exporting skills and knowledge amongst Scottish businesses.
Agenda
10:00 - 10:25 Registration and refreshments
10:30 - 10:45 Welcome/introduction to Smart Exporter, Highlands and Islands Enterprise
10:45 - 11:25 Key research findings and opportunities for UK Companies in China's Regional Cities - Stewart Ferguson, China-Britain Business Council
11:25 - 11:55 Doing Business in China's Regional Cities: IP and Trademark Consideration, Murgitroyd & Co.
11:55 - 12:15 Doing Business in China's Regional Cities: A Company's Perspective
12:15 - 12:45 Q&A
12:45 - 13:30 Networking lunch
13:30 Pre-booked one to one clinics with specialist advisers*
* Attendees can register for a 20 minute one-to-one meeting in the afternoon with one of the panel to discuss their requirements / experiences in more detail. Bookings must be made in advance by contacting Tracy Baird at China-Britain Business Council by email tracy.baird@cbbc.org or call 0141 204 8322