INTERNATIONAL

Members of the BIG Consortium have a wide knowledge of trading across international boudaries. Exporting, importing and broader inward investment are key areas of expertise.

One of the major benefits to companies wishing to sell to the UK is our experience in establishing UK bases and the markets for them.

• We have been active for a number of years in working with international companies, in particular helping establish inward investment opportunities.
• Our experience has played a significant role in the setting up of several companies, initially as UK representatives of European manufacturers which have all grown into multi-million pound businesses in their own right.
• From market research, brand development, establishment of offices, staff training and mentoring, marketing service and input at Board level.
  
• We have wide experience in handling the various international trading practices.
• Working with international clients we have played a significant role in winning The Anglo Dutch Award for Industry and the König Willem II award for export.

BUSINESS SERVICES OFFERED BY ASSOCIATES
Anglo-French Business Advice & Support Service

• Market research   
• Business advice / clinics
• Business Facilitation  (eg meeting objectives of a business meeting, trade fairs)
• French Language Training
• Workshops and seminars
• English – French Translation services  (adaptation of promotional literature, website)
• Support with adhoc email / phone calls (French- English)
• Cultural communication  (differences with France; business and social etiquette)
• Interpretation services  (for meetings, professional interpreters in conference booths)
• Conference & Event Management Services   (French – English speaking team)

All Foreign Languages including English

• Foreign language training (bespoke tuition, in-company 1:1 and small groups)
• English language training for non native speakers (ESOL / EFL)
• English language training for native speakers (post basic skills, general literacy)
• Translation and interpretation services
• International Conference & Event Management Services
• Cultural and cross cultural communication services