Master Class: Women in Export

Business women can face unique challenges when it comes to exporting goods or services, there can be specic cultural and practical issues relating to building trade overseas. This Master Class focuses on various ways this can be addressed and overcome. Attend and hear from: Carol Squires, Surrey Chambers of Commerce
Carol has worked for Surrey Chambers for the past seven years and has a broad range of experience in international trade and business development. She will cover the opportunities and benets of exporting for business women.

Date: 8 April 2014 Time: 10:00 - 15:00 Venue: Holiday Inn Guildford, Egerton Way, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XZ Cost: 60 per delegate (inc VAT)

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Eligibility
Companies must be based in the South East region or one of Londons 33 boroughs. Maximum of two delegates per company may attend.

Melanie Perkins, The Aspire Fund

Melanie has over 25 years experience in venture capital, mainly with 3i. She now manages the Aspire Fund, an investment fund set up to support and promote female entrepreneurs. She will cover how to raise equity capital, and its benets as well the criteria for the Aspire Fund.

Donna Marsh, Kwintessential

Donna has worked on ve continents throughout her 30-year career, including Saudi Arabia. She managed a variety of business partnerships that included American, European, Middle East and Indian multinationals and is an expert in business women in the developing world.

Tracy Masters, UKTI

Tracy started out with UKTI as a client, where she has managed distributors in over 65 countries, entered new markets and understands the challenges in exporting to the Middle East. She will provide an introduction to exporting and how UKTI can support your international ambition.

Benets
Hear from women-led businesses who already trade internationally Discover the support available from UKTI and other public and private sector organisations to help grow your business Networking with like-minded businesses

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