Maximising International Trade
via the Internet
Background
The world wide web has changed our work and social lives beyond recognition. It has helped to transform our world into a truly global village. In commerce, the world wide web can provide businesses with cost-effective and direct access, to a worldwide market. On the negative side it also opens up competition for your products and services. Therefore it is important for companies to embrace this 24 hour, ever-changing technology. This event will provide timely information for delegates who wish to maximise the business benefits that this technology can bring, such as increasing international trade.
Overview of Event
“Maximising International Trade via the Internet” is part of Highlands and Islands Enterprise’s international trade development events programme. Scheduled for Friday 13th June 2008 at Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre, this event is aimed at all businesses who wish to improve their online presence. The event is free to representatives from businesses and organisations based in the Highlands and Islands area. Attendees will receive information on: key online facts, developments and trends; useful and practical tips on how to improve online presence; and an example of best practice via a case study. There will also be the opportunity to have one-to-one meetings with the presenters, which will be facilitated on the day of the event, after delegates have had the opportunity to listen to their presentations. Copies of presentations, lunch and refreshments will also be provided.
The itinerary for the event is as follows:
| 1000 hrs |
Registration & tea/coffee |
| 1030 hrs |
Welcome & Introduction |
| 1035 hrs |
“An Overview of the Key Online Facts, Developments & Trends”, Neal McCleave, Managing Director - Business Alignment, Tiscali UK Ltd |
| 1105 hrs |
“How to Improve your Online Presence”, Rene Looper, Proprietor, GreaterSpeyside.com |
| 1135 hrs |
“International Case Study: Med Direct Ltd”, Rob Barlow, Managing Director, Med Direct Ltd |
| 1205 hrs |
“International Trade Advice & Assistance Available”, Robin Clarke, Head of International Development, Highlands and Islands Enterprise |
| 1235 hrs |
Q & A Session |
| 1300 hrs |
Lunch |
| 1400 hrs |
One-to-One Sessions |
| 1530 hrs |
Close |
To reserve a place at this event, please use the online booking facility below. The deadline for bookings is Monday 9th June. Please note that due to limited spaces, only delegates that have booked online will receive entry to the event.
This event is now full and no more bookings can be taken
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