Events Calendar

Presented by: Natasha McDonough, CEO, MMC Research

Whether you operate as a B2B or B2C company, finding out why your customers buy from you means that you can sharpen your marketing to get more customers. If you find out their future spending plans, you can shape your business better.

But knowing how to get started with research, and being brave enough to ask customers what they think, are the typical challenges that put many business owners off conducting research.

By joining this interactive online workshop you'll get to understand:

• The most effective research methods for your customer and business type.
• What to ask customers to get the results that will instigate positive change and growth.
• What to consider when designing a survey for maximum participation.
• How to brief an agency and the ballpark figures involved in a project.
• Your ideal response rate % .
• What type of analysis to consider and how to take the insights forward to get better business results.

In this 1-hour webinar, you will hear about real life examples of projects that have increased business success through conducting research.

This course is designed for sales teams, administrators and managers planning international growth through Agents and Distributors overseas. The course covers the differences between Agents and Distributors, advantages and disadvantages of each, what to consider when appointing them, and an introduction to the legal implications.

The course will also look at the importance of harmonising all sales channels so if you are already selling through these third parties, there is valuable information to learn about doing this effectively.

Course Contents

• Routes to overseas markets
• Roles of Agents and Distributors
• Legal implications
• Advantages and disadvantages of Agents and Distributors
• Harmonising your sales channels
• Sources of help and advice

This introduction course is aimed at those involved in the administration of international trade to ensure an understanding of rules of origin, product classification and item valuation to meet the demands of international trade in both exporting and importing. Understanding origin, tariffs and valuation is essential for correct calculation of taxation and duties, and mistakes leading to non-payment or underpayment are considered a serious matter by HMRC. They also lead to duty reliefs, so getting this right could save you money.

• Preference and Non-Preference Origin
• The rules determining preference rules of origin
• Understanding tariff codes
• Correctly classifying goods with examples
• Import Valuation
• Sources of help and advice

The SME London Business Awards, now in its third year, will highlight and recognise businesses that show outstanding initiative, innovation and positive impact in enterprise.

The awards are a credible opportunity to support and share in our vision to raise the profile of industrious, hardworking and enterprising SME’s in the region. Business awards are a sought after accolade of achievement, a veritable endorsement of success in business which offers exceptional marketing and PR opportunities as well as increasing your credibility and standing in the eyes of your peers and your customers.

There are 21 awards up for grabs including Best New Business, Business Person of the Year, International Business of the Year and Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism Business of the Year. There’s also recognition for Innovation, High Growth, Corporate Social Responsibility, Service Excellence and Sustainability.

WHY ATTEND AN AWARDS MASTERCLASS?

If you’re thinking of entering some of the award categories (you can enter up to 3), but are not sure where to start, then join our online Awards Masterclass where we’ll cover:

• explaining the award process
• top tips on submitting an award winning entry
• the benefits of entering a business awards

Widely known as “passport for goods”, ATA Carnets are international customs documents that permit the duty and tax-free temporary importation of non-perishable goods for up to 12 months into countries subscribed to the ATA Carnet scheme.

This online course is ideal for companies and sole traders who are looking to ease their temporary export/import procedures of non-perishable commercial goods taken overseas on a temporary basis to be used at events of a commercial nature, such as sports events, exhibitions, trade fairs, or to be used as commercial samples or professional equipment.

Delegates will learn all there is to know about ATA Carnets, as the course covers the Carnet journey from beginning to end, sharing with delegates best practices to apply and use the document effectively and make the best of its multiple benefits.

• Introduction to ATA Carnets: Uses, benefits and restrictions.
• ATA Carnet application process
• Application best practices
• Carnet Security
• How to use an ATA Carnet
• Discharge and disputes: What to do when something goes wrong
• ATA Carnet best practices

If you transport goods into and out of the UK for maintenance or other processing, this course explains the HMRC regimes that will enable you to save costs. The course helps you understand the advantages of claiming IPR and OPR, how commodity codes help, the documentation required, and whether AEO may also be helpful for your organisation.

• Explanation of Inward and Outward Processing
• Advantages of IPR/OPR
• Commodity Codes
• Documentation required for IPR/OPR
• Benefits of AEO
• Sources of help and advice

Join the LCCI Asian Business Association (ABA) for an evening of networking and celebration in recognition of South Asian Heritage Month.

This reception will bring together professionals from a wide range of sectors to connect, exchange ideas, and celebrate the significant contributions of South Asian communities to business and culture in the UK.

It’s also a chance to be part of the ABA’s 30th anniversary year and its continued commitment to supporting diverse business communities.

Enjoy drinks and light refreshments in the relaxed surroundings of the LCCI Members Lounge, with the LCCI team on hand to help facilitate introductions.

Part of the Asian Business Association (ABA) event series.

This is for founders who want to re-create their business. One where they reclaim some of their time and have more balance.

What will we cover? We will share two powerful distinctions that have changed every founder who has integrated these concepts. Specifically, you will:

• Know how fear is getting in your way and explore love as an alternative.
• Know the difference between commitments and intentions.
• Create a system to create results faster.

Join up to 70 LCCI Members and guests to network whilst enjoying complimentary drinks and nibbles.

The LCCI team will be on hand to help facilitate introductions and update members on all the new exciting services membership has to offer.

Don’t delay and book your place today!

LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE 

Join the LCCI team and up to 80 members and guests for a day of cricket at one of the world's oldest and most historic stadiums, The Kia Oval.

This fun, informal day offers a cost-effective way to entertain clients, reward colleagues and increase your business network whilst watching cricket – a fantastic day out!