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SUMMARY:Unlocking global growth | Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:The UK continues to expand its network of free trade agreements (FTAs)\, creating new opportunities for businesses that know how to take advantage of them. \nIn this Lunch and Learn\, John Austin-Sheridan from the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) will explain what the UK’s FTAs mean in practice for growing businesses\, and how you can start using them more effectively. \nWith a particular focus on India\, this session will explore the commercial opportunities the agreement will unlock when it comes into effect later this year\, and how UK businesses can prepare now to benefit. \nThe webinar will also introduce DBT’s export services\, outlining the practical support available to help businesses enter new markets\, reduce barriers to trade and scale internationally. \nThis session is ideal for businesses that are already exporting\, as well as those considering international growth for the first time. \nTopics covered in this session\n\nThe UK’s free trade agreements and what they mean for your business\n\n\nThe India trade agreement and the opportunities it will create when it comes into effect this year\n\n\nHow DBT’s export services can support your international growth\n\nAbout the speaker\nJohn leads the Free Trade Agreement Utilisation team’s work on the India trade deal at DBT. \nHe works closely with the business community\, as well as DBT teams in the UK and overseas\, to help organisations understand and make the most of the opportunities created by the UK’s trade agreements. \nThrough this work\, John supports businesses to turn trade policy into practical\, commercial outcomes. \nIf you have any questions you’d like John to answer during the webinar\, please send them to events@enterprisenation.com. \n——————————- \nHow to join the online webinar\nWhen you register for the webinar\, you’ll receive an automatic email\, including the Zoom link to access the event. The event will begin at the time and date stated in the registration information. If you don’t receive the link within two hours of signing up via Eventbrite\, please let us know by emailing events@enterprisenation.com. (Note: It may be in your junk folder.) \nAbout Enterprise Nation\nEnterprise Nation is the UK’s most active small business network\, helping thousands of people turn their good idea into a great business. Join today to get everything you need to start and grow your small business\, in one place
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