Nearly five years on from Brexit, UK businesses trading with the EU still face evolving rules, documentation demands, and customs complexities. From new EU import controls and VAT changes to packaging, labeling, and sustainability requirements—compliance isn’t getting simpler.
This practical one-hour session is designed to demystify current EU trade regulations, highlight...
🎄 End 2025 in Style at Our Final Physical Networking Event of the Year! 🎄
Celebrate the season with a sparkling start to your day in the stunning Braxted Park, one of Essex’s most prestigious country estates.
Enjoy a warm welcome, a delicious breakfast, and festive touches throughout the stately surroundings as you...
Connect with local business leaders and professionals at our December Virtual Networking Session! As we close out 2025, this engaging online event offers the perfect space to build new relationships, exchange insights, and discuss New Year goals. This is your chance to wrap up the year with meaningful connections and fresh...
Do you understand how to tackle the risks of Social Media?
Social media can be a powerful tool – but it also comes with risks. Every business of every size is vulnerable to online abuse, misinformation and reputational damage. The more platforms you use, the greater the potential for things to go...
This workshop is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of export controls, sanctions, and compliance requirements that govern the movement of goods, services, and technology across borders. It equips participants with the knowledge to navigate complex regulations, licensing requirements, and due diligence processes, ensuring that business activities remain compliant and...
Understand the Rules. Reduce Risk in International Trade.
Incoterms® 2020 are globally recognised rules that clearly define the responsibilities of buyers and sellers in international trade. These three-letter acronyms are essential for setting the terms of delivery, managing risk, and ensuring clarity in contracts.
Using the wrong Incoterm®, or misusing one, can...
Supporting a Healthier, More Productive Workforce
Join Open Road for an informative webinar exploring how alcohol and substance use can impact the workplace — and how employers can take proactive steps to support staff well-being and productivity.
This session is designed to:
Highlight the true cost of alcohol misuse at work – including...
Import Procedures & Documentation: Ensuring Compliance in Global Procurement
This half-day virtual course provides a clear, practical guide to the import process, with a focus on documentation, customs clearance, and regulatory compliance. Learners will develop the knowledge needed to manage import operations effectively and avoid common risks in international sourcing.
What the...
AI Economics – how the world will change
Join us for this exclusive twilight networking with the Rathbones Group, one of the UK’s leading wealth and investment management firms, at the beautiful Magic Mushroom restaurant in Billericay.
Founded in 1742, Rathbones has built its reputation on integrity, responsibility, and long-term vision. With over...
Unlock Global Opportunities with Confidence
International markets offer significant growth potential for UK businesses. With strong global demand for British goods and services, exporting can be a powerful route to expansion—especially in sectors where UK products are highly valued.
However, navigating international trade can be complex without the right knowledge and tools....
International Market Entry, Compliance & Logistics: Digital Tools, Customs & Strategic Planning
This half-day virtual course equips learners with practical tools to explore new international markets, manage trade compliance, and plan logistics effectively. Blending digital research techniques with customs and documentation know-how, the course helps businesses prepare for successful global expansion.
What...
Cybercrime currently impacts two in every five businesses: make it your business to ensure its not yours. Join us for an introductory webinar with Essex Police’s Cyber Protect Team.
Cyber Threats are growing, and it is no longer enough to look at just Cyber Security there is a need to undertake...
Do you know how to get the most out of Instagram for your business?
Instagram is one of the fastest-growing marketing platforms around today, especially if your target audience encompasses Millennials and young adults.
More than half of the UK population now have an Instagram account, with 60% of users being between...
Build Confidence in Sourcing from Global Markets
Global sourcing presents valuable opportunities for UK businesses to access a wider range of products, materials, and components. With the right strategy and understanding of procedures, importing can be a cost-effective way to enhance your competitiveness and supply chain resilience.
However, bringing goods into the...
Join us for a Members Only Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Industry Experience
Discover the powerhouse behind the UK’s leading wine and spirits logistics at this exclusive networking tour inside London City Bond (LCB), the UK’s largest privately-owned bonded warehousing specialist with a heritage dating back to 1870.
This unique event offers a rare opportunity to step...
From banking, shopping, ordering, deliveries and significant business activities through streaming to social media, businesses, organisations and people are spending more time than ever online.
Cyber security is an important part of daily life, whether you’re connecting to public WiFi hotspots or scrolling through social media. As such, it’s important to...
Import & Export Customs Diagnostics: Creating a Procedure Manual for Compliance
This half-day virtual course focuses on strengthening customs compliance through a structured diagnostic approach. Learners will assess current import/export practices and develop a comprehensive procedure manual to support consistency, audit readiness, and operational resilience.
What the Course Covers
Using practical tools and...
Back by Popular Demand - Exclusive Members Only Networking Event & Site Tour at Penguin Random House Distribution
Following the outstanding success of last year’s visit, we are delighted to invite Members once again to an exclusive Networking Event and Site Tour at Penguin Random House Distribution (PRHD) in Colchester.
Are you looking...
Unlock Global Opportunities with Confidence
International markets offer significant growth potential for UK businesses. With strong global demand for British goods and services, exporting can be a powerful route to expansion—especially in sectors where UK products are highly valued.
However, navigating international trade can be complex without the right knowledge and tools....
Are you looking to create more engaging content across your social media channels?
Do you want to know how to create standout graphics, stunning imagery and compelling video? But are you also trying to do this while stretched for time and/or on a limited budget?
Our experts in social media and creative...
From paperwork to profit — everything you need to know to trade internationally
Unlock the secrets of international trade in this hands on, interactive course designed to give you the confidence, clarity, and essential know-how to successfully import and export goods in and out of the UK.
Packed with practical insights and...
Importance of International Documentation & Logistics: Ensuring Accuracy and Flow in Global Trade
This half-day virtual course explores the essential role of documentation and logistics in international trade. Learners will gain practical insights into how accurate paperwork and coordinated logistics processes keep goods moving smoothly across borders and reduce compliance risks.
What...
Understand the Rules. Reduce Risk in International Trade.
Incoterms® 2020 are globally recognised rules that clearly define the responsibilities of buyers and sellers in international trade. These three-letter acronyms are essential for setting the terms of delivery, managing risk, and ensuring clarity in contracts.
Using the wrong Incoterm®, or misusing one, can...
International Customs, Warehousing, Special Procedures & AEO: Enhancing Compliance and Cost Efficiency
This half-day virtual course introduces key customs warehousing solutions and special procedures that help businesses improve compliance while managing costs. Learners will also explore the fundamentals and benefits of Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) accreditation.
What the Course Covers
The course provides...
Unlock Global Opportunities with Confidence
International markets offer significant growth potential for UK businesses. With strong global demand for British goods and services, exporting can be a powerful route to expansion—especially in sectors where UK products are highly valued.
However, navigating international trade can be complex without the right knowledge and tools....
Do you know how to get the most out of Meta Business Suite for your business?
When navigating the Meta Business Suite, it can become overwhelming when trying to find your way around the platform, especially when it comes to placing ads and sponsoring posts or boosts.
Not many of us have...
Build Confidence in Sourcing from Global Markets
Global sourcing presents valuable opportunities for UK businesses to access a wider range of products, materials, and components. With the right strategy and understanding of procedures, importing can be a cost-effective way to enhance your competitiveness and supply chain resilience.
However, bringing goods into the...
Sustainability in the Supply Chain: Building Ethical and Responsible Global Operations
This half-day virtual course explores how sustainability can be embedded into global supply chains. Learners will examine environmental, ethical, and social considerations and discover how to make responsible decisions across sourcing, production, and logistics.
What the Course Covers
Through practical examples and...
Do you have a Social Media Strategy for your business? Knowing where to start when creating a social media strategy to drive impact and help your campaigns succeed can feel a bit daunting, especially if it is new to you. Whatever the size of your organisation or your team, a strategy...
Creating an International Strategy: From Knowledge to Action in Global Trade
This capstone half-day virtual course brings together key concepts from across the programme, guiding participants through the development of a complete, practical international trade strategy - whether focused on export, import, or both.
What the Course Covers
Learners will apply their understanding...
Unlock Global Opportunities with Confidence
International markets offer significant growth potential for UK businesses. With strong global demand for British goods and services, exporting can be a powerful route to expansion—especially in sectors where UK products are highly valued.
However, navigating international trade can be complex without the right knowledge and tools....
