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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.
URL:https://sbf.biz/event/free-trade-agreements-and-tariffs/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Surrey Chamber of Commerce
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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.
URL:https://sbf.biz/event/join-us-for-our-golf-summer-social-on-tuesday-15th-july-at-chobham-golf-club/
LOCATION:Chobham Golf Club\, Chobham Road\, Knaphill\, Surrey\, GU21 1TZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Surrey Chamber of Commerce
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250716T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250716T133000
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SUMMARY:Made Smarter South East - business briefing webinar
DESCRIPTION:Made Smarter South East – business briefing webinar \n\n\n\nJoin us for an exciting online event where we’ll be discussing the Made Smarter programme in the South East. Our speakers will take you through the support and funding available to manufacturers\, makers and creators\, and how you can boost your business productivity\, efficiency and growth through technology adoption. Made Smarter will help you\, whatever you make\, make it smarter. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and take your business to the next level. Register now to secure your spot!
URL:https://sbf.biz/event/made-smarter-south-east-business-briefing-webinar-2/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:All Events,Workshops - Non SBF
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SUMMARY:Conversations over Cake
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of connection\, community\, and conversation hosted in the stunning setting of The Lucan Pavilion. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re looking to grow your network\, explore local collaborations\, or want to take a much needed break from your desk and chat with other friendly faces from the Spelthorne business community this is your kind of event. \n\n\n\nWhat you can expect:– A relaxed\, welcoming community– Delicious tea\, coffee & cake– Like-minded local businesses & entrepreneurs– A beautiful venue right in the heart of the community \n\n\n\nThis is networking without the awkward intros or hard sells just genuine people and good conversations. \n\n\n\nEvent DetailsDate: July 16 2025Time: 2:00 – 4:00 PMLocation: The Lucan Pavilion\, Laleham TW18 1RZTickets: £5 includes tea/coffee and cake – booking is essential! \n\n\n\nSpaces are limited to keep things personal and friendly so book your place now\, bring your business cards\, and we’ll see you there.
URL:https://sbf.biz/event/conversations-over-cake/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Networking - SBF
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250721T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250721T143000
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SUMMARY:Telling Your Story to Win
DESCRIPTION:This session focuses on the skills and structure behind writing clear\, compelling\, andhigh-scoring bid responses. Key topics covered: How to approach a tender opportunity Writing compliant and persuasive responses Understanding evaluation criteria and scoring Common mistakes and practical tipsIdeal for: SMEs who want to improve their success rates by strengthening their bidwriting strategy.Free event – registration required\, email: members@sbf.biz
URL:https://sbf.biz/event/telling-your-story-to-win/
LOCATION:The Spelthorne Buisness Hub\, Spelthorne Business Hub\, Sunbury on Thames\, TW16 5DA
CATEGORIES:Procurement,Spelthorne Business hub
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SUMMARY:Local Government Reorganisation
DESCRIPTION:The way public services are delivered in Surrey is changing and it could have animpact on how you do business. Government wants to transfer more powers and funding from Whitehall to local areas\, creating elected mayors in regions that don’t currently have them like Surreyto drive economic growth. For this to happen\, some areas need to reorganise and streamline local government first\, creating single unitary councils rather than the current two tiers of county and districts. This Local Government Reorganisation business webinar run by Surrey County Council’s Business Surrey service and feature Surrey County Council leader Tim Oliver OBE and Nicola Kilvington Director of Devolution and LGR\, who will explain what these changes will mean for Surrey and its economy. They will present why Surrey County Council’s preferred option is for the creation of 2 unitary authorities\, to save money\, simplify services and strengthen local communities.Register here for the webinar
URL:https://sbf.biz/event/local-government-reorganisation/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Surrey Business event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250728T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250728T150000
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SUMMARY:Local Government Reorganisation: Online Business Engagement Session
DESCRIPTION:The Government has launched a public consultation on the proposals to replace current councils with up to three bigger councils in the county. \n\n\n\nWe’re inviting businesses to join us at an Online Business Engagement Session\, Monday 28 July\, to find out about Local Government Reorganisation. You can register for the event\, which will take place from 1.30-3 pm on Microsoft Teams.  \n\n\n\nAt the online session\, hosted by Leader of Guildford Borough Council\, Cllr Julia McShane and Leader of Waverley Borough Council\, Cllr Paul Follows\, we will:  \n\n\n\n\nexplain what Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) is\n\n\n\noutline the different options being considered and what they would mean for your business\,\n\n\n\nshow you how to get involved.\n\n\n\n\nFurther information \n\n\n\nFor more information and frequently asked questions please visit LGR Consultation | Waverley Borough Council
URL:https://sbf.biz/event/local-government-reorganisation-online-business-engagement-session/
LOCATION:London
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