Our hub aims to make trading with the world easier. Take a look to some free resources to help you trade with the EU and the world.
FREE RESOURCES FOR MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS
TRADE OUTLOOK
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Every quarter, our Head of International Trade, will release a data review and opinion piece looking at the state of international trade.
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The report will include an overview of global, UK and North West and Greater Manchester trade data (as available), as well as key findings on our recent Quarterly Economic Survey related to exports, and anecdotal data shared from members and customers.
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Be the first to receive this well-rounded and insightful report by clicking on the link below.
HOW TO GUIDES
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Incoterms infographics - Quick snapshot on how responsibilities' are split between Exporters and Importers
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Export Action Plan - To help new or occasional exporters with developing a successful exporting strategy
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Import Action Plan - Helping new or occasional importers developing a sound importing strategy
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Brief Technical Guide to Exporting infographic
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Brief Guide to Customs Declarations - What traders need to know in terms of key information needed for customs clearance
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Download our free guides by subscribing to our hub.
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GMCC BITESIZE & CHAMBERS TRADE ACADEMY VIRTUAL SESSIONS
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Subscribe to our youtube channels and watch on demand our previous sessions - from basics to export and import to covering some of the latest regulations impacting exporters and importers (e.g. UKCA, REACH, VAT) and much more.
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We have also joined now forces with wider range of Chambers of Commerce across the UK to bring to you a new initiative ' Chambers Trade Academy' which will deliver similar sessions as our former bitesize sessions.
Join our Trade Hub and download the slides from these sessions.
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CHAMBER INTERNATIONAL EVENTS REPOSITORY
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If you have attended any of our recent international trade events whether face to face or online, you can download the slides and/or access recording links to watch on demand when joining our Trade Hub on the link below. If the session was online, you can check the recording on our youtube channels.
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If you need a personalised introduction to any of our experts or book a complimentary 30 min with our team, email us at international@gmchamber.co.uk
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INTERNATIONAL READINESS ASSESSMENT
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Open to members and non-members, complete our 15-min online assessment which will help you understand how 'ready' is your business to go global. Whether you are considering to export or import, our online trade readiness assessment helps you get started by helping you assess your resourcing capacity from a staffing as well as financial point of view, clarity on your strategy as well as knowledge to sell/buy goods and/or services from across the world.
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This assessment is suitable for new, occasional or experienced traders.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE HEALTH CHECK
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Are you exporting or importing using different currencies? Are you managing your risk from the outset?
The Chamber has partnered up with an FX Specialist and offers free non-committal FX health check. Members of the Chamber get preferential rates if signing up for their FX services.
HM GOVERNMENT SHORT VIDEOS AND WEBINARS
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Watch on demand some short videos from HMRC explaining some of the practicalities of trading overseas:
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