Past events

RLN International Communications Masterclass 2007 - Friday 18th May 2007 - Biocity, Nottingham

The Regional Language Network in partnership with emita, are running a masterclass to empower businesses who trade internationally. Expert speakers will give information, practical tips and examples of best practice on a whole range of aspects relating to international communication.

Free Business Language Courses for SMEs - Nottingham, Loughborough & Northants

From September 2006, small to medium-sized companies in the East Midlands region will be able to take advantage of FREE intensive business language training to help their business succeed in Europe. Course fees and materials are fully funded by the European Social Fund, making this an excellent business opportunity. Recent research shows that only 28% of UK executives feel confident in negotiating in another language. These courses will equip delegates with the essential language skills and confidence to help their company compete effectively in overseas markets.

Courses are being held at the venues below. All courses start in September 2006.

Loughborough College - Spanish, German, French
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Montsaye Community College, Rothwell, Northants - French, German, Spanish
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Nottingham Trent University - French, Italian, German, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese
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For further information please contact Liz Littler on 07714 450 844 or Liz.littler@luton.ac.uk.

 

E-commerce for international trade - FREE event

Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce & Industry
FREE to eligible businesses (training subsidised by the Learning and Skills Council Lincolnshire & Rutland
Wednesday 13 September 2006 or Wednesday 19 November 2006

The chances of getting an order from overseas by someone looking at your website is quite real. This course aims to make you aware of some of the pit falls that are possible, and make sure you are ready to handle your first overseas order. Even if you already trade overseas you will be able to pick up best practices to make sure you minimise risk to maximise your profits. Don't be caught out!

Read the flyer (doc, 598 KB) for more information or contact Janet Iceton at Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce & Industry on 01522 523333 or janet.iceton@lincs-chamber.co.uk

Essential language training for business - FREE to qualifying businesses

Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce & Industry
FREE to qualifying businesses (subsidised by the Learning & Skills Council for Lincolnshire & Rutland & European Union European Social Fund)
One whole day per week for six consecutive weeks
Spanish, German, French & Italian: Entry & Intermediate levels, start dates September and November 2006

Are you prepared to take a more active part in international business? Learn to speak another language! The Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry will once again be offering its DTI award-winning foreign language courses to eligible businesses in 2006.

For further information read the flyer (doc, 875KB) or contact the International Trade Centre at Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry:
Janet Iceton: Tel: 01522 523333, Fax: 01522 546667 or
Elizabeth Franklin: Tel: 01526 398544, Fax: 01526 397368

International Trade Administration - FREE to eligible businesses

Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce & Industry
FREE to eligible businesses (training subsidised by the Learning and Skills Council Lincolnshire & Rutland
9 & 10 October 2006
15 & 16 January 2007

We aim to help you to acquire an understanding of each stage in the International Trade process, what each document does, and where it fits into the jigsaw.

Read the flyer (doc, 861 KB) for more information or contact Janet Iceton at Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce & Industry on 01522 523333 or janet.iceton@lincs-chamber.co.uk

Past event - International Communications Master Class 2006 - Speak your customers' language

It is a fact that the most successful exporters are those that make an effort to understand their customers' culture and language.

A Master Class event, jointly organised by emda, and the Regional Language Network (RLN) East Midlands was held to raise awareness of the benefits of effective international business communications. The event was held at Bio City, Nottingham on Friday 5th May. New and existing exporters were offered practical advice and examples of best practice.

The event also showcased some of the winners of the 2005 East Midlands International Business Communication Awards, who presented case studies and shared secrets of their success with the audience.

The event was chaired by Isabella Moore CBE, Director of CILT, the National Centre for Languages.

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Past event - International Communications Master Class - 22/04/05

The International Communications Master Class event was sponsored by the East Midlands Development Agency and organised by the Regional Language Network East Midlands. The aim was to raise awareness of the benefits of effective international communications, and give practical advice and examples of best practise to new and existing exporters. The event will showcase the winners of the 2004 East Midlands International Business Communication Awards ( www.emibca.co.uk), and included interactive sessions with expert professionals in the fields of website localisation, translation/interpreting, foreign language training and international communications strategy.

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