Startup Overseas Conference, 20 & 21 May 2010, Olympia London
The Startup Overseas Conference is back: double the size and double the opportunities! If you managed to attend the last Conference, you'll know what an overwhelming success it was. If you didn't, you won't want to miss this! Everything you need to know about doing business overseas is brought to you by the industry experts themselves.
We have used your feedback as our foundation – now spanning two days, and providing even more seminars, country-specific information, expert advice and networking opportunities, the Overseas Conference is designed specifically to help entrepreneurs start or expand a business overseas.
Here's the unmissable line-up:
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Can You Afford Not To Do Business In Europe?
Val Jelinic
Well, can you? This is the place to make an informed decision. As the largest economic area in the world, find out if your business is right for Europe, and who can help develop your business in the European marketplace. The opportunities in Europe should never be overlooked, and here's your chance to discover why.
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Starting & Expanding in France
Camille Cruz Nogueira
France: fantastic proximity to the UK, vast opportunities and an enviable lifestyle. Unsurprisingly, it's one of Europe's growth hotspots. To discover everything about regional opportunities, company set-up, entering and reaching the French market, taxation, raising finance, assistance and government incentives, come and hear from expert Cruz Noguiera.
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Starting & Expanding in Italy
Giancarlo Donato
Including a fine demographical analysis of Italy's cities, this seminar is the place to start your foray into the Italian market. Discussing such essential information as market opportunities, routes to market, market entry, types of business entity, finding finance, government incentives, and common pitfalls, this is the seminar to attend if you're considering starting or expanding a business in one of Europe's major business attractions: Italy.
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Relocation, from end to end. What you need to know
Susan Corke
Discover everything about the relocation process: international moving; door-to-door services; planning and preparation; shipping and freight forwarders; export packing options; restricted goods; timing and costs; customs clearance and destination services; tailor-made packages; and much more.
Susan Corke will take you step-by-step through the intricacies of relocation, and will round off her talk with a Q&A session – a perfect chance not only to educate yourself, but also speak directly to an expert.
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Healthcare – Not Just Peace of Mind
Angelina Scadden
British expats are moving far and wide. It is therefore important to learn what cover is available to acquire a similar quality of healthcare you have come to expect in the UK. Which countries insist on compulsory healthcare? Are there local facilities? What about government funded insurances? Healthcare isn't just added expense; in some countries, it's a lifesaver. What cover will you need? This seminar will let you know.
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Doing Business with China
Adrian Allen
China is the fastest growing emerging market, and the most commonly searched country on Startup Overseas. Although it offers vast prospects for an expanding business, the chances of success without sufficient knowledge and expertise are slim. Learn from the experts: how to avoid the common pitfalls businesses and importers face. Learn about routes to market entry and the opportunities open to British companies.
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Hong Kong: Gateway to the Chinese Market
Adela Liew
Hong Kong is where East meets West, acting as a natural gateway between Britain and China. Find out why Hong Kong is an ideal platform for doing business with China; learn about government incentives and benefits, and the vast opportunities open in the HK economy.
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Starting & Expanding in Australia & New Zealand
Veronika Hurbis
Business in the Antipodes has never looked so good: covered here will be country and city analysis, routes to market, visa and migration requirements, raising finance, government incentives and business opportunities. If you've been thinking about starting or expanding in either Australia or NZ, this is rare chance to meet like-minded entrepreneurs and learn what needs to be done.
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Start & Expanding in the Middle East
Laudy Lahdo
The Middle East, in all its vastness, is covered here. Including regional information, demographics, routes to market, incorporation, assistance, finance, taxation and incentives, Laudy Lahdo will take you step-by-step through the Middle Eastern promise. What are the markets like? How to and what types of companies can be set-up? Do you need a local partner? What are the common pitfalls? Everything is answered here.
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Managing Foreign Exchange Exposure in Uncertain Times
Lewis Thorn
In this period of unprecedented market volatility, every business that has international payment requirements is at risk from currency fluctuations – irrespective of the size or complexity of their trades.
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Starting/Expanding a Business in India
Sooraj Dhawan
Sooraj Dhawan will take you through the Indian market; country analysis, market entry, raising finance, who can supply it, and what help is available when doing business in India.
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Common Pitfalls Businesses face when starting/expanding overseas
Karin Usher
You'd be surprised how easy it is to slip up when trading overseas. Most businesses are expected to will fail within the first year. This seminar will teach you the importance of a business plan and how good research and knowing your market, competitors and customers will increase your chances of success. And what about the language: do you want to discover how to best communicate with clients, staff, distributors, and be able to understand the fine-print? Other subjects covered will include cash-flow, preparation and pro-active sales and marketing. By the end, you will have a greater understanding of the pitfalls and be fully prepared to start or expand a successful business abroad.
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Transferring Your Pension When Moving Overseas
Richard Curran
Learn from the experts. What you do before you expatriate, managing a state pension, how to save on taxes and gain access to the money you have built up. Richard will explain the process, providing tips on maximising your pension.
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Making Sense of Intellectual Property and the Branding Minefield
Jon Welfoot
Patents, design, copyright and trade marks. Jon has been assisting companies protect their brands whilst expanding overseas for many years. This seminar will highlight the importance and value of protecting your intellectual property, how it affects your business, how you protect/enforce it, how you avoid infringing someone else’s rights and the costs.
For full information on seminars times, speakers and conference registration, please visit www.bstartup.com/overseas or e-mail tickets@startupoverseas.co.uk. Tickets for the conference are both complimentary and limited; therefore, they are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Remember; come with talking points and questions as all seminars are fully interactive. Likewise, the conference is a rare chance to network with like-minded entrepreneurs also in the process of starting or expanding a business overseas. Meet, exchange contacts, and above all, walk away with an action plan of what is needed, and who can help you achieve your overseas aspirations.