2011 will see a full programme of events and training aimed at ensuring MWTF members have all the tools they need to ensure stability and provide opportunites for growth.
Some of the other innovative developments that we are working on as well as the current benefits package include:
Current benefits for MWTF Members:
- A range of free and subsidised events and training opportunities driven by the needs of members. Click here for forthcoming events
- One-to-One 'Health Checks' with our Board Members who are seasoned and experienced exporters to help develop your own strategies
- Access to MWTF Board Members who will actively lobby on your behalf on policy matters that impact upon international trade issues
- Access to the exclusive members area of the website, giving you access to all members and other organisations who are trading internationally providing you with a useful and dynamic commercial network
- The Forum encourages its members to make contact on-line via this website as welll as through events and workshops.
- Regular Events Bulletins and e-shots keeping you up to date with relevant useful events/seminars for global traders
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Quarterly "International Trader" Newsletter - an online newsletter specifically for those trading internationally
The website also give direct access to......
- Member Search Facility (by company name, business sector & overseas markets of over 750 West Midlands businesses)
- Members Only Library (Glossary, FAQs, Incoterms)
- 'Ask the Experts' facility
- Online Polling System for current lobbying issues
Benefits currently being developed and on the radar for launch in 2011:
- Continual improvements to the web site to inlcude social media and a more interactive offering to members allowing our members to be more connected
- The offer of obtaining a financial risk management system at a reduced price for MWTF members that will not only take the pain out of managing effective finances while trading internationally but may also negate the need for Export Credit Insurance
- A free legal hotline giving MWTF members access to a specified amount of legal advice and guidance
- An offer fro MWTF members by Turkish Airlines to be part of their Corporate Club offering discounts on flights and access to airport lounges, higher baggage allowances and other flight related offers
Access to Europe
Midlands World Trade Forum members have access to the services of Enterprise Europe which acts as a first point of contact for any European Union queries. With direct links to the EU Commission in Brussels and a support network of more than 300 offices across Europe, this is a powerful tool and can ensure a speedy and accurate response to enquiries on international trade and export issues.
Midlands World Trade Forum members benefit from a discounted rate on Enterprise Europe services such as Business Partner Search, E-Alert and also events. For more information on how the Enterprise Europe can help you please click here
The right support from the right people
We also signpost companies to their local International Trade Adviser who can introduce a wide range of export services through UK Trade & Investment - the Government organisation that supports both companies in the UK trading internationally and overseas enterprises seeking to locate in the UK. For further information click here