Learn how to increase your business profits through international markets at this Smart Exporter export and trade strategy forum in Edinburgh. Register now.

If you're interested in how to grow your business and increase profits through international markets, then this is a must attend event.

Join our series of export and trade strategy forums taking place throughout 2012.

How to attend

Register your interest in this free Smart Exporter strategy forum 

Who should attend?

These free to attend events are open to all Scottish businesses who want to increase their business profitability and growth through international markets.

What are the benefits from attending?

  • Hear from speakers sharing their experience, concerns, challenges and opportunities in global markets
  • Learn the importance of international growth to add value to your business
  • Access a range of free support to help your business prepare, plan and develop its international growth

Guest speaker profiles

Our guest speakers will discuss how they have implemented an effective strategy to ensure they profit from new markets.

John McLaren, Practice Director, J+F Johnston Limited

Since 1900, J+F Johnston, architects, designers and planners have been shaping building environments in the UK, Europe and Africa.

In the late 1970’s, more overseas opportunities emerged and in 1987 J&F Johnston Overseas Limited was incorporated.

John became a partner in 1974 and has been instrumental in the development of J+F Johnston Overseas Ltd in West Africa. He will share his experiences both positive and the challenges they have faced in working internationally.

Malcolm MacMillan, Business Development Director, Peach Digital

Peach Digital is an interactive digital agency helping clients enhance & expand their business online. They work across a variety of different industries, clients include: Vue Cinemas, Crieff Hydro and Stewart Milne.

Peach digital are an ambitious company who recently took part in an international strategy session. They will provide a first hand insight into how they are moving forward with their international strategy.

Agenda

8:30 – 9:00 am Registration and buffet breakfast
9:00 – 9:15 am Introductions SDI and Strategem Ltd
9:15 – 9:30 am Round the table introductions facilitated by John Meiklejohn, Strategem Ltd
9:30 – 10:00 am Keynote speaker: John McLaren, Practice Director, J+F Johnston Limited 
10:00 – 10:15 am Company case study: Malcolm MacMillan, Business Development Director, Peach Digital
10:15 – 10:30 am Q&A Strategem Ltd, Guest speakers and SDI
10:30 – 11:00 am Networking and refreshments

Smart Exporter trade skills programme is delivered by Scottish Development International (SDI) supported by the European Social Fund.