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SUMMARY:Free Trade Agreements and Tariffs
DESCRIPTION:Event Theme: International Trade \n\n\n\nPrice: Member Rate: £75.00 +VAT | Non Member Rate: £125.00 +VAT \n\n\n\nEvent Location: \n\n\n\nSurrey Chambers of CommerceBlock E\, Dukes CourtDuke StreetWokingSurreyGU21 5BH \n\n\n\nCourse Overview:This half-day course is designed to provide UK exporters and importers with a thorough understanding of global Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and tariffs which affect international trade. Participants will learn about how UK FTAs and tariffs can significantly impact SMEs.Learning Objectives: \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the current UK and global FTA landscape\n\n\n\nLearn how to identify and utilise FTAs for duty/tariff benefits\n\n\n\nGain practical knowledge on origin rules and documentation\n\n\n\nBe aware of upcoming changes in 2025 and how to prepare\n\n\n\n\nCourse Delivery: \n\n\n\n\nDuration: Half-day (3.5 hours\, including breaks).\n\n\n\nFormat: In-person.\n\n\n\nMaterials Provided: Course slide handout.\n\n\n\nIncludes: Group discussions\, Q&A sessions.\n\n\n\nRegulations: All courses will include any regulatory changes made from July 2025 by the UK government.\n\n\n\nAgenda subject to change\n\n\n\n\nTarget Audience: \n\n\n\n\nExport Managers and Coordinators\n\n\n\nImport Managers and Coordinators\n\n\n\nTrade Compliance Officers\n\n\n\nLogistics and Supply Chain Professionals\n\n\n\nSME Owners involved in international trade\n\n\n\n\nSchedule: \n\n\n\n09:00 – 09:30 | Registration and Networking \n\n\n\n\nParticipants arrive\, register\, and have an opportunity to network with peers.\n\n\n\n\n09:30 – 09:45 | Introduction and Course Objectives \n\n\n\n\nWelcome and introductions.\n\n\n\nOverview of course objectives and agenda.\n\n\n\n\n09:45 – 10:15 | Tariffs explained – What SMEs need to know \n\n\n\n\nWhat are FTAs? Overview and purpose\n\n\n\nTypes of FTAs: Bilateral\, regional\, multilateral\n\n\n\nThe UK’s trade policy approach\n\n\n\nKey FTAs currently in force for UK businesses (e.g.\, UK-EU\, UK-Australia\, CPTPP\, UK-India)\n\n\n\n\n10:15 – 11:00 | Rules of Origin and Documentation \n\n\n\n\nKey concept: Preferential vs non-preferential origin\n\n\n\nCumulation and origin requirements under FTAs\n\n\n\nStatement on origin vs certificate of origin\n\n\n\nPractical walkthrough of origin documentation\n\n\n\n\n11:00 – 11:15 | Coffee Break11:15 – 11:45 | How to Maximise Benefits under FTAs \n\n\n\n\nReal-world examples: Cost savings through FTAs\n\n\n\nTrade planning: Matching products with FTAs\n\n\n\nSupplier declarations and origin evidence\n\n\n\nCommon errors SMEs make and how to avoid them\n\n\n\n\n11:45 – 12:15 | Key FTAs and Developments in 2025 \n\n\n\n\nNew or updated FTAs coming into effect\n\n\n\nStrategic markets for UK SMEs (e.g.\, CPTPP\, India\, GCC)\n\n\n\nRegulatory updates: Digital trade\, services\, sustainability clauses\n\n\n\nNavigating complexity: Tools and help for SMEs\n\n\n\n\n12:15 – 12:30 | Conclusion and Wrap-Up \n\n\n\n\nRecap of key points covered.\n\n\n\nFuture International Trade courses from Surrey Chambers of Commerce.\n\n\n\n\nInstructor: \n\n\n\nLinda Bazant LLB (Hons) Barrister and Member of The Chartered Institute of Export and International Trade. \n\n\n\nBy the end of this half-day course\, participants will have a practical understanding of global Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and tariffs as they affect UK businesses enabling them to ensure compliance\, reduce delays\, and streamline their international trade operations.
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SUMMARY:Join us for our Golf Summer Social on Tuesday 15th July at Chobham Golf Club
DESCRIPTION:This event is a lovely way to spend an afternoon\, relaxed\, welcoming\, and ideal for anyone who fancies a bit of golf without the pressure. It’s open to all and especially great for our BWiS newbies or anyone still finding their feet with golf. \n\n\n\nExpect: \n\n\n\n✅ Coffee and a bacon roll on arrival✅ 18 holes of friendly\, low-pressure golf (no handicap needed!)✅ Sandwiches and chips post-round✅ A chance to connect\, chat\, and enjoy some sunshine (hopefully) 🌞 \n\n\n\nWhether you come on your own or with a few colleagues or mates\, you’ll be in good company. We’ll make sure you’re teamed up with friendly faces\, it’s all about laid-back golf\, great conversation\, and enjoying some time outdoors with like-minded people.
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LOCATION:Chobham Golf Club\, Chobham Road\, Knaphill\, Surrey\, GU21 1TZ\, United Kingdom
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