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Inverness Chamber of Commerce recently facilitated an international trade roundtable discussion as part of Highland Business Week 2023. Bringing together a group of diverse businesses and intermediaries from across the Highlands & Islands region, we were seeking to discuss current challenges and barriers to exporting and expanding overseas. The discussion was facilitated by Seona Shand, […]

Attending an exhibition is much like attending a job interview or networking event where preparation is key to maximising the benefits. The Highland Spotlight business to business exhibition on Tuesday 26th September serves as an ideal opportunity to network and make new business contacts. There is a varied programme of seminars throughout the day giving

As we draw the Scottish Government International Trade Partnership (ITP2) programme to a close it is an appropriate time to reflect on the success this programme has brought to the network so far. The Scottish Chamber of Commerce network has been running virtual and physical missions as part of this programme since 2019 to encourage

International Trade Services As we near the half-way through the year mark, many businesses continue to face obstacles and have certainly seen an increase in costs. As highlighted by the BCC’s publication, Q1 has seen a huge “…drop in both goods imports and exports, concluding a weak start to the year. Across the quarter, UK

Are you looking for a reliable customs agent with local contacts based here in the Highlands & Islands? At Inverness Chamber of Commerce, we are well placed to support businesses across the Highlands & Islands region with completing customs entries for both, import and export. We are proud to be an accredited customs agent, authorised

Hear from one of our partners on why Scottish companies should consider investing in Cape Town A WORLD OF REASONS TO INVEST IN CAPE TOWN Cape Town, South Africa’s oldest city, is drenched in rich cultural history and home to world-famous natural attractions. As the country’s ‘Mother City’, Cape Town is reputed as a world-class

Delegates will be given the opportunity to gain a better understanding of South Africa’s market, economy, incentives available and an opportunity to engage with companies and stakeholders in South Africa. South Africa is well known for its beautiful cities and vibrant landscapes as well as its hunger to adopt and find innovative solutions. Many South

International Trade is more than just import or export transactions and the importance of the initial stages of building relationships and trust cannot be overlooked. Trade Missions are important building blocks in this journey, in that they facilitate relationships by bringing businesses from around Scotland to the table with foreign investors, Governments and Trade Organisations.

As UK traders continue to adjust to the ever-growing changes of trading globally, HMRC are introducing a new system for processing customs entries and now it is the time for traders to prepare. With over 30 years of service, CHIEF (Customs Handling of Import and Export) has served the UK tremendously, however it is an