Business Link

Business Link is the UK government’s national advice and support service established to help all businesses employing up to 250 people.

Business Link West Yorkshire is one of the network of Business Link operators in England that delivers independent and impartial business advice, information and a range of services to help small firms and those trying to start up new businesses. A number of International Trade advisors and sector specialists will be present to help you overcome any issues or questions that come out of your business meetings.

UKTI

UK Trade & Investment is the government organisation that provides integrated support and services to UK companies looking to achieve their overseas business potential.

Call Business Link York and North Yorkshire on 01904 656769.
Call Business Link Humber on 0845 124 3333
Call Business Link West Yorkshire 0113 383 7733

Various representatives will be available; including some of the seminar speakers to allow you to find out more.

Trade Yorkshire

Representatives will be on hand to assist exporters by giving export knowledge and advice and to highlight the importance of the website www.tradeyorkshire.com and the Regional International Business Database. Yorkshire Forward and UK Trade & Investment are committed to helping new and experienced exporters to increase their competitive advantage by offering them a comprehensive range of initiatives, supported and endorsed both at a regional and local level

The web site guides the user through every area of exporting, signposting the wealth of free expert advice available to businesses, and providing them with all the necessary knowledge in order to avoid pitfalls along the way. In addition, www.tradeyorkshire.com provides a link to the Regional International Business Database – a secure on-line profile of information on international business capabilities and specific needs of regional businesses. By adding your company details to the on-line database and keeping your company’s profile up to date, you will be provided with improved communications to support your business and meet your individual requirements.

H.M.Customs & Excise

A Customs International Trade Development Liaison Officer, International Trade Business Support Co-ordinator and a colleague from VAT will be in attendance within the Business pavilion at Opportunity China to offer advice and answer any questions you may have in connection with International Trade and VAT".

www.hmce.gov.uk

National Advice Service: 0845 010 9000

Marks & Clerk

No 1 in the UK

Founded in 1887, with 85 partners and 400 staff, Marks & Clerk Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys have been voted the “No1” firm in the UK for the last seven years 1997-2003*

Specialist services

Marks & Clerk Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys have specialists in all technical fields including electronics, computing, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, chemicals, textiles, consumer products designs, financial and technical services.

Our services include, checking product designs for infringement of rights, the filing of patents, designs and trade marks and advice on licensing and litigation. Infringement investigations and similar enquiries can also be undertaken

EU service

Marks & Clerk offers intellectual property services to Chinese companies in the EU through its network of 15 EU offices. We have extensive experience of acting for companies from the Far East.

China service

Marks & Clerk offers EU companies access to reliable intellectual property services in China through its wholly owned office in Hong Kong SAR, staffed by UK and Chinese professional staff, founded over 20 years ago. We have extensive experience of the Far East market.

* “Managing Intellectual Property” Magazine annual surveys voted on by over 3,000 specialist professionals worldwide

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Bower Green Ltd

Bower Green can offer groupage and full container services along with air freight services to and from China, Taiwan and Hong Kong in partnership with their Chinese associates. Based in Bradford with offices in Halifax, Leicester, Manchester and Felixstowe, Bower Green has over 300,000sq feet of Warehousing, including customs warehousing. Bower Green will be happy to provide further information on their range of logistics services. Website www.bowergreen.com
Telephone: 01274 693103
email: norwood@bowergreen.com

Air China

Air China is the largest passenger and cargo airline in China and is the national carrier of the People’s Republic of China. Offering economy, business and first class travel, Air China representatives will be on hand to assist with your route planning. Visit their stand and leave your business card for a chance to win 2 return tickets to China.

www.air-china.co.uk
email: ukoffice@uk-office.co.uk or
telephone 0207 6300919 for further details.

Bibby Financial Services

Bibby Factors Yorkshire is part of the Bibby Financial Services group, a global provider of business cash flow solutions.

Our clients benefit from dealing personally with decision makers, ensuring fast, flexible solutions for their business. We remember that each client has individual requirements and we work with them to ensure the best solution for their business.

www.bibbyfinancialservices.com