Massive prize for Yorkshire firms with international vision
TRILLIONS of dollars of investment by overseas governments in response to the economic downturn will provide Yorkshire firms with fantastic growth opportunities, say international trade experts.
The latest specialist seminar held by TheBusinessDesk.com – International Trade: Overseas Opportunities for Yorkshire Businesses, held in association with 3 Albion Place, saw an audience of more than 50 representatives from firms across the region hear from experts about how they can expand their trading horizons.
Dr Andrew Hinton, a specialist from UK Trade & Investment, highlighted the specific investment being made by the governments of China and Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia and the USA to stimulate growth in their economies.
Delegates heard that this would add up to trillions of dollars and cover sectors ranging from construction to technology, transport and green energy initiatives.
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Ian Wrightson, a partner at accountants Mazars, focused on how to service UK businesses overseas and how to take advantage of tax structures and new trends.
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Marie Brittenden of law firm Hammonds looked at the legal risks in international trade agreements.
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The panel took questions from the audience following their presentations and gave their views on subjects including how the lack of liquidity from UK banks might affect companies trading internationally and which are the ‘hot’ sectors for growth in international trade.
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