Global Trade Department

16/03/2021

Are you in the food and drink industry? Are you grappling with the changes introduced following the end of the EU transition period? Join us on Thursday 18th for this free, interactive session where we share what you need to be doing to adjust and succeed within these new trading terms.
D2N2 Growth Hub Business Gateway Growth Hub Business Lincolnshire
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/understanding-the-implications-of-eu-exit-for-food-and-drink-manufacturers-tickets-144407453581

16/03/2021

It’s a crazy week of webinars for The Export Department team starting tomorrow with Importing in 2021 for New Anglia Growth Hub in the morning, followed by Emerging Markets for the East Midlands cluster in the afternoon.
Wednesday kickstarts with UK services companies adapting to post Brexit conditions on behalf of GFirst LEP at 10am, and in the afternoon, Regulatory Landscape post EU Exit for SWLEP Growth Hub.
Finally, EU Exit’s impact on the Food and Drink sector for the East Midlands cluster on Thursday, rounds off this crazy, crazy week!

12/03/2021

The Export Department is hiring!

12/03/2021

Tuesday 16th March is all about emerging markets and the thrilling opportunities they present for UK exporters. What to learn more? Join our MD, Andrea Collins, as she explores some of these in detail as well as strategies for appointing international partners and managing risk. D2N2 Growth Hub Business Gateway Growth Hub Business Lincolnshire

For this, and many more events planned, visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/eu-exit-support-from-the-east-midlands-growth-hubs-30887210521

03/03/2021

Quite a sad day today as we delivered the last of 11 'EU Exit' focused webinars for the Oxford Cambridge Arc Growth Hub cluster. Thanks so much for the opportunity to share our knowledge over the last 4 months and many thanks to SEMLEP's Growth Hub for hosting each of the sessions. Oxlep Business Buckinghamshire Business First New Anglia Growth Hub Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority

26/02/2021

It really is a privilege to support Leicestershire businesses through EU transition and work with the fantastic team of people at Business Gateway Growth Hub. At this recent event, our MD Andrea Vasantha Collins-Clifton joins Growth Hub Manager, Jon Egley to talk more about the EU Exit Support programme together with the very comprehensive, wider Growth Hub offering. https://youtu.be/3AJXnQCP87k

30/12/2020

Almost makes the fatigue and 18-hour days worth it. Taking a moment out to look at some of the lovely client feedback we’ve had over recent months.

19/11/2020

We had such amazing feedback on our webinar with Federation of Small Businesses yesterday. Fantastic to see so many businesses engage in Brexit preparedness, almost 100 attendees. With less than 6 weeks to go until the end of the transition, time really is of the essence. https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/play/jNcy7usSm2ofQxsA4taU1nLg0hxdh1kNeWhAhNgKPTlC_-L_oCnayS2kuLby6RAtelGyKaiLAF76hs56.D2vFaY0jp6Sz_fGb?continueMode=true&_x_zm_rtaid=pOJa6xHKRzW_458Pa_xk9A.1605776477414.4fc2f1e76cb9d4fd1068469ef3013f0a&_x_zm_rhtaid=51

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18/11/2020

It’s ‘webinar central’ here today. Presenting on ‘Preparing for EU Exit’ for the Federation of Small Businesses at 11am and then on ‘Exporting post EU transition’ for the Oxford Cambridge Arc growth hub cluster at 2pm. We will sleep through Christmas Day at this rate!

08/11/2020

We're a third of the way through delivery of our EU Exit webinars, fully funded by the East Midlands Growth Hubs. So it was wonderful to get this unprompted feedback from an attendee of the recent "Importing post EU transition" session. With plenty more webinars coming up and dedicated 1:1 action planning sessions, there is still time to prepare for the 1st January 2021. See https://lnkd.in/dqrPvfK for more details. Business Lincolnshire Business Gateway Growth Hub D2N2 Growth Hub

06/11/2020

We literally live and breathe EU Exit at the moment, working sometimes 18-hour days, to support importers and exporters prepare for the end of the transition. So we were delighted to be invited by the Federation of Small Businesses to present at a session dedicated to this very subject. This online event is open to both members and non-members so a great opportunity to learn what you need to prepare or simply sanity check your preparations to date.
https://www.fsb.org.uk/event-calendar/brexit-is-your-south-west-business-ready-and-prepared.html?aff=Twitter

Although Coronavirus has obviously dominated business discussions during the past few months, the deadline for the UK leaving the EU is getting ever closer and the key question for SMEs in the South West now must be: are you ready?

04/11/2020

Our MD, Andrea Collins, talking a little about the East Midlands EU Exit support programme and how companies can apply for 1:1 support to help prepare for the changes coming into effect after the EU transition period ends on 31st December 2020.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSclHKJ6RmU&feature=youtu.be

Andrea Collins of The Export Department talks a little about the EU Exit Support programme, fully-funded by the East Midlands Growth Hubs. From topical webin...

22/10/2020

Another 18 hour day. When will it end? 2023 maybe!

24/09/2020

When you’ve been really poorly, and you know you’re still not 100% but a client values you despite that. Love some of the business owners seeking support from Oxlep Business Growth Hub, no two businesses the same but all united by a determination to survive this crisis and prosper.

17/09/2020

On the 1st January 2021, the UK’s trading relationship with the EU, and indeed further afield, changes for good. Are you ready? If you’re a business based in , , or , the Growth Hubs are offering a comprehensive package of support to help ensure you are prepared for the changes ahead. Take a look at the programme for topical webinars, dedicated 1:1 support, and 90-day action planning. D2N2 Growth Hub Business Gateway Growth Hub Business Lincolnshire

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/eu-exit-support-from-the-east-midlands-growth-hubs-30887210521

The East Midlands EU Exit Support programme is being delivered by The Export Department, a business management consultancy specialising in International Trade, Export, EU Exit Strategy, Business Resilience and Growth.W. www.exportdept.co.uk | E. [email protected] | T. +44 (0) 1793 493468

18/08/2020

We are delighted to announce that Maria Peggs joins our team as growth and business recovery specialist covering the East Midlands region. Maria has an enviable track record working with companies of all sizes across a multitude of sectors, she is a tremendous asset as we continue to deliver our across the region. Maria's focus will be on helping businesses develop Business Recovery Plans that deliver rapid results and highlight opportunities for diversification and growth that can then be further supported by the East Midlands Growth Hubs.
Maria will be delivering webinars and 1:1 support to local businesses, keep up to date with planned activity as events come online at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/restart-programme-by-the-export-department-30885164297

14/06/2020

Sundays are made for ... work, work and MORE WORK!

01/06/2020

‪DON’T MISS OUT: Join us tomorrow at 10am for tips and advice as you prepare to your business as restrictions are lifted. Marches Growth Hub Shropshire Council Herefordshire Council Telford & Wrekin Council https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/preparing-to-restart-your-business-as-covid-19-restrictions-are-lifted-tickets-104467545240‬

COVID-19 has hit our business communities incredibly hard, many business owners have had to scale back their operations or even cease trading all together. Much of the government’s funding and initiatives have rightly centred around short-term ‘crisis management’ but as talk turns to restartin...

31/05/2020

If you’re a business in , , or and you’re looking for support to your business post , join us on Tuesday for a webinar we’re running on behalf of Marches Growth Hub.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/webinar-preparing-to-restart-your-business-as-covid-19-restrictions-are-lifted-herefordshire-tickets-104467545240

COVID-19 has hit our business communities incredibly hard, many business owners have had to scale back their operations or even cease trading all together. Much of the government’s funding and initiatives have rightly centred around short-term ‘crisis management’ but as talk turns to restartin...

25/05/2020

Calling all businesses: Are you Preparing to your business as restrictions are lifted? Tap into expert advice and hands on support as part of our , fully funded by Business Lincolnshire. Sign up to a free, virtual 1-2-1 session to start the ball rolling. Greater Lincolnshire LEP FSB Lincolnshire

Wed 27th May - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dedicated-1-2-1-sessions-preparing-to-restart-your-business-post-covid-19-tickets-104953133648

Thurs 28th May - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dedicated-1-2-1-sessions-preparing-to-restart-your-business-post-covid-19-tickets-104953721406

Businesses have been badly impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, whilst some have been able to continue trading, albeit differently, many have had to either scale back or cease operations completely. As talk now turns to 'reigniting the economy', business owners face the challenge of 'restarting' their b...

21/05/2020

Blown away by the tenacity and resilient attitudes of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire businesses in today's 1-2-1s. If they're representative of the wider business community, there is definitely light at the end of this tunnel. Also delighted to have had this feedback passed on immediately after a session, without my knowing it! There remain just a couple of slots for tomorrow, so if you're a or business and you'd like to tap into this , hands on support, sign up to a session to start working with us in preparation for your business as restrictions are lifted. D2N2 Growth Hub D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1-2-1-support-preparing-to-restart-your-business-post-covid-19-nottinghamshire-and-derbyshire-tickets-104366653470

19/05/2020

Great feedback from a based company participating in the and following their initial 1-2-1 session today. Issues discussed, activities agreed, agenda set, follow-up call arranged and much needed positivity injected! I love this programme!
Could your company benefit from fully-funded coaching and hands on support to your business as restrictions are lifted? Contact the fab team at Business Gateway Growth Hub to book your place!

https://bizgateway.org.uk/

19/05/2020

What a FANTASTIC response to the fully-funded in and . Thursday's 1-2-1 sessions are fully booked and there remain only a handful of slots on Friday 22nd (see link below). If you are or know of a business in the regions above, looking to operations as restrictions are lifted, book a slot and let us help you optimally . Sincere thanks to Chris Pook and his team at D2N2 Growth Hub, D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership and Michael Watkinson of the Federation of Small Businesses for spreading the word about this vital support.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1-2-1-support-preparing-to-restart-your-business-post-covid-19-nottinghamshire-and-derbyshire-tickets-104366653470

Businesses have been badly impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, whilst some have been able to continue trading, albeit differently, many have had to either scale back or cease operations completely. As talk now turns to 'reigniting the economy', business owners face the challenge of 'restarting' their b...

16/05/2020

businesses: There is still time to sign up for FREE dedicated support to help your business as restrictions are lifted. Sign up to one of the available 1-2-1 virtual sessions running on Monday and Tuesday next week to get onto this fantastic programme, fully-funded by Business Gateway Growth Hub.


Monday 18th May - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dedicated-1-2-1-sessions-preparing-to-restart-your-business-post-covid-19-tickets-104322545542

Tuesday 19th May - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dedicated-1-2-1-sessions-preparing-to-restart-your-business-post-covid-19-tickets-104365624392

13/05/2020

Looking forward to delivering ‘Business RESTART’ 1-2-1s for businesses next Monday and Tuesday (18th and 19th May). If you’ve had to scale back or cease trading due to and are now looking to restart operations, don’t miss out on this fantastic, dedicated support, fully funded by Business Gateway Growth Hub, see links below.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dedicated-1-2-1-sessions-preparing-to-restart-your-business-post-covid-19-tickets-104322545542

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dedicated-1-2-1-sessions-preparing-to-restart-your-business-post-covid-19-tickets-104365624392

Businesses have been badly impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, whilst some have been able to continue trading, albeit differently, many have had to either scale back or cease operations completely. As talk now turns to 'reigniting the economy', business owners face the challenge of 'restarting' their b...

11/05/2020

PRESS RELEASE: The response to the RESTART Programme across the East Midlands has been phenomenal. Thank you to all the regional Growth Hubs and LEPs for their support and promotion. D2N2 Growth Hub D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership

http://www.d2n2lep.org/News/east-midlands-growth-hubs-fund-business-restart-programme

The D2N2 Growth Hub, in combination with its sister organisations across the East Midlands, is funding the RESTART programme designed to help businesses in the East Midlands return to operations.