In today’s global economy, many businesses are looking to expand their reach beyond domestic markets and tap into the vast potential of international trade. However, navigating the complex world of export documentation can be a daunting task for even the most experienced businesses.
To help companies understand and manage the intricacies of international trade, a training course has been launched by Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce, offering comprehensive training in export documentation.
The course, developed by industry experts with years of experience in international trade, looks at the end-to-end export process providing an understanding of the export documentation requirements and shipping using freight forwarders and couriers.
Objectives for the course, taking place online on Wednesday 22nd March from 9:30am – 3:30pm include:
– How to review and discuss the process from enquiry to dispatch including transport options, intercoms, insurance, licence requirements and documentation
– Quotation
– Order Acknowledgement / Pro Forma Invoice
– Packing guidelines and Rules
– Generating the Shipping Documents to include invoices and packing lists
– Moving goods including booking considerations, courier shipments, freight forwarders, declarations and contracts of carriage.
– Proof Of Export
– General good business practice
Participants will learn the necessary skills and knowledge to streamline their export documentation process, reduce costs and errors, and avoid delays or rejections at customs. The course is also designed to help businesses stay up-to-date with the latest trade regulations and requirements, which can change rapidly in the global market.
The course is open to businesses of all sizes and industries, and is particularly relevant for those looking to expand their reach into new markets, or for those that have struggled with managing their export documentation in the past.
The course is available online, making it accessible to businesses from anywhere in the world, and is self-paced, allowing participants to fit the training around their busy schedules. The creators of the course hope that it will help businesses to unlock the potential of international trade and boost their growth and profitability in the years to come.
Spaces are allocated on a first come, first served basis and a discount is available for Staffordshire Chambers members. To find out more, click here, or email the Staffordshire International Trade Centre Manager, Allison Tomlinson, on allison.tomlinson@staffordshirechambers.co.uk
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