Barclays and TheBusinessDesk.com join forces to promote exports
THEBUSINESSDESK.COM is linking up with Barclays to put on an export seminar aimed at firms who are not currently trading their goods and services internationally or those who are but would like to do more.
Our keynote speaker at the event – on Friday October 5 – is Adrian Bailey, Labour MP for West Bromwich West.
Bailey is a keen supporter of Midlands manufacturing and is chairman of the parliamentary Business, Innovations and Skills Committee.
He has held key government positions in the ministries of defence and work and pensions.
He said: “Improving our export performance is absolutely essential if we are to grow ourselves out of the recession. I am delighted that Barclays is taking the initiative to help support our businesses attempting to break into new markets.”
Jeremy Stockdale, regional director at Barclays, said: “There is a lot of importance being placed on forging strong, international relationships to help balance the UK economy and we are seeing a number of businesses across the region reap the awards having expanded into overseas markets.
“There are opportunities available but at the same time, we understand that it can be a daunting prospect for a business owner to consider operating in unknown territories.
“The purpose of the event is to understand just what help is out there for businesses who are considering looking overseas to attract new clients.”
Other speakers will be announced in due course.
The event, which will be chaired by TheBusinessDesk.com editor Andy Coyne, will be held at the Latitude Club in the One Snowhill building in central Birmingham and will be an 8am for 8.30 am start. It is expected to finish at around 10.15am.
If you are interested in accessing international markets and would like to attend the export seminar please send an email to Lisa Kennedy at Barclays at lisa.kennedy@barclays.com
