Cumbria Chamber of Commerce, British Chambers of Commerce and the Department for Business and Trade offer a great range of support, export documentation services and training for those interested in exploring exporting, or those more established exporters.
Cumbria Chamber of Commerce
Export and import training in partnership with East Lancs Chamber of Commerce
Introduction to exporting workshops
British Chambers of Commerce
Unlocking Trade: Latest insights and analysis from the BCC - webinar
Date: Thursday 6th November
Time: 8.30am to 9.30am OR 2.30pm to 3.30pm
Led by David Bharier (Head of Research) and William Bain (Head of Trade Policy), this webinar will explore the latest trends from BCC’s Insights Unit’s research as well as delving into their trade policy analysis, including the recently published Competitiveness Report.
To register you need to select your preferred time slot.
8.30am to 9.30am - https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_n19xzVH8Qj-lsjOcY_itKQ
2.30pm to 3.30pm - https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DTm3BhsTTciwiXMFLQn5Ng
Attendees will be asked to state which Chamber they are a member of, and Chambers will be asked to confirm this before the attendee’s registration is approved. Those who wish to attend should register by Monday 3rd November.
Upcoming International Trade webinars
The BCC, and its specialist customs and trade team, ChamberCustoms, invite Chamber members to a series of free online webinars.
Each webinar offers practical insights to help businesses navigate key aspects of international trade – from customs compliance and Free Trade Agreements to US tariffs and the EU’s CBAM.
You can view the full schedule here
Department for Business & Trade - Made in the UK, Sold to The World: Exporting for Growth Roadshow
Looking to secure your first export contract or expand your international sales?
Join DBT in person on Tuesday 4 November for the Exporting For Growth Roadshow, as part of International Trade Week 2025.
Join DBT for an energising event designed to connect UK businesses with trade specialists, support organisations, and exporters. The nearest North West location is Park Royal Hotel, Warrington.
Whether you're taking your first steps into international markets or scaling up globally, this event will provide the insights, tools, and connections you need to grow with confidence.
You can find out more and register here
22nd October – 12noon - Profiling your ideal customer
Learn how to identify and target your ideal customer including demographic, geographic, and psychographic traits.
27th October – 12noon – Design your AI roadmap
A step-by-step guide to integrating AI into your business strategy.
28th October – 11am: Setting up a service or product-based business
Learn the essentials for launching a service or product business - from marketing to legal setup.
28th October – 2pm to 3pm - Navigating complexities of third-party risk: Strategies for due diligence in a globalised economy
Looking for information on how to manage risk when selling overseas? We'll be covering strategies on how to understand the global risk landscape and also how you can mitigate these risks.
28th October – 10am to 10.45am - Style & strategy: Retail and luxury market insights for Japan and Asia-Pacific
From premium fashion and beauty to lifestyle and heritage goods, you'll hear practical insights on brand positioning, consumer expectations, and navigating retail channels in Japan and the wider Asia-Pacific region.
