Scottish Borders Exporters Association

Scottish Borders Exporters Association Helping businesses large and small in the Scottish Borders by offering the chance to exchange knowledge, procedures and facts about exporting.

A group of local firms, encouraged by Scottish Enterprise Borders, Scottish Borders Council, and Edinburgh International Trade (a division of Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce), identified the need to support exporting companies and to introduce more companies to the export market. In response to this, the group set up an Export Club to stimulate and expand the export of goods and services from the Sc

ottish Borders by offering the opportunity for companies to interchange knowledge, procedures, facts, and information on export trading, as well as providing the opportunity for regular, informal contact with other Borders based companies. In October 2008 the name of the organisation was changed to the Scottish Borders Exporters Association. The Exporters Association gives the experienced exporter up to date information on export developments, exporting techniques, and information on exporting activities. For those companies new to exporting, it allows them to learn from companies with 'hands on' experience as well as giving access to vital information on help available, export market research, financing exporting, movement of goods, joint ventures, etc. Membership of the Exporters Association is open to all companies regardless of size, or industry sector. Regular meetings, workshops, and seminars on specific export topics and countries are organised for members, who also receive through the Association's web-site news stories about members activities and successes overseas, plus information on current developments and opportunities.

Financial support to plan for Brexit...
30/03/2019

Financial support to plan for Brexit...

Is your business struggling with the costs of preparing for Brexit?

Small to medium sized businesses can apply for up to £4K of financial support each through our expanded Brexit Support Grant.

Scotland's First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, announced the funding during a visit to Glasgow-based Allied Vehicles where she met with one of its suppliers, manufacturing firm William Johnston.

To check eligibility and apply for support, visit the website http://ow.ly/hBtj30o1ZVM

General guidance and self-analysis:www.prepareforbrexit.scot – there is a self-assessment tool, checklist and Resources ...
25/03/2019

General guidance and self-analysis:

www.prepareforbrexit.scot – there is a self-assessment tool, checklist and Resources section
Potential funding support - https://www.prepareforbrexit.scot/updates/brexit-support-grant
Essential actions businesses should take now
Partnership pack: preparing for changes at the UK border after a no deal EU exit

The following are for those companies who import and export commodities, but sharing just in case:

Potential Brexit related regulatory changes
- Exporting and importing goods if the UK leaves the EU without a deal

- Trading goods regulated under the ‘New Approach’ if there’s no Brexit deal

Potential implications of Brexit on tariffs and costs - WTO trade tariffs that would apply under a no-deal scenario
Potential physical logistics situations: e.g route to market, stockpiling, disruption to exiting supply chains - Moving goods to and from the EU through roll on roll off ports or the Channel Tunnel
Documentation and certification - Apply for grants if your business completes customs declarations

Access our Brexit diagnostic tool, resources, checklist, events and services to help your business plan and prepare for Brexit in Scotland

Brexit – Where next for your business?11 MARCH 2019This is a FREE Event by Scottish EnterpriseScottish Enterprise Edinbu...
07/03/2019

Brexit – Where next for your business?
11 MARCH 2019
This is a FREE Event by Scottish Enterprise

Scottish Enterprise Edinburgh, Apex House,
99 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 5HD
(3 minute’s walk from Haymarket)

Time: 0930 - 1300

Overview: How will Brexit impact various business sectors? Get expert tips on on how to face each of them. This event will cover the impact of Brexit on EU trade, wider implications on international trade, as well as tools to help you with planning and preparation.

Book through Eventbrite link...

How will Brexit impact various business sectors? Get expert tips on on how to face each of them. This event will cover the impact of Brexit on EU trade, wider implications on international trade, as well as tools to help you with planning and preparation. You'll also have the opportunity to ask more...

Thank you to our three speakers on Social Media at our meeting today and everyone who came. Fiona Drane - Owner of Brigh...
06/03/2019

Thank you to our three speakers on Social Media at our meeting today and everyone who came.
Fiona Drane - Owner of Bright Light Marketing.
Lesley Landels - Love Scottish Candles
and Shona Forrester - Sales Manager at Eribe Knitwear
If you have any ideas for future topics we'd love to hear from you.

GO GLOBAL WITH YOUR SOCIAL MEDIAThis Wednesday 6th March at the Buccleuch Arms Hotel, St Boswells12:00– 14:00 hrs with a...
04/03/2019

GO GLOBAL WITH YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA
This Wednesday 6th March at the Buccleuch Arms Hotel, St Boswells
12:00– 14:00 hrs with a small lunch.
There is no charge for this event but please confirm if you wish to attend:
email: [email protected]

Our speakers are:
Fiona Drane - Owner of Bright Light Marketing
Fiona has 25 years experience in marketing and tourism and pass over her knowledge and expertise on social media as well as other marketing tools from blogs, direct mail and newsletters and will be talking about her use of Facebook.

Lesley Landels - Love Scottish Candles
Lesley produces hand poured soy wax candles and sells through retail and wholesale in the UK and her specific talk will cover Instagram and Insta-Story.

Shona Forrester - Sales Manager at Eribe Knitwear
Eribe have a Global market and rely on Social Media to increase customers and sales. Shona will be speaking about their experiences in promoting the Eribe brand.

GO GLOBAL WITH YOUR SOCIAL MEDIADate : Wednesday 6th March 12:00– 14:00 hrswith a small lunch.Venue : Buccleuch Arms Hot...
05/02/2019

GO GLOBAL WITH YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA
Date : Wednesday 6th March
12:00– 14:00 hrs
with a small lunch.
Venue : Buccleuch Arms Hotel, St Boswells
There is no charge for this event

GO GLOBAL WITH YOUR SOCIAL MEDIADate : Wednesday 6th March 12:00– 14:00 hrswith a small lunch.Venue : Buccleuch Arms Hot...
28/01/2019

GO GLOBAL WITH YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA
Date : Wednesday 6th March
12:00– 14:00 hrs
with a small lunch.
Venue : Buccleuch Arms Hotel, St Boswells
There is no charge for this event

The Scottish Borders Export Association is holding its first meeting as a new revitalised club to help, support and deliver hands on knowledge to businesses of all sizes. We will be looking at how Instastory and Facebook can help globalise your business as well as having fun telling your story! Also learn how Linked In can help you to network on any number of matters. Please feel free to bring your social media people too. We are inviting all businesses to join and be part of a lively learning journey to make your business profitable and enjoyable.

Please confirm if you wish to attend: email to: [email protected]
If you are unable to attend this meeting we have 2 more dates for your diary :
24th April
29th May
We really look forward to seeing you there.

27/09/2018
Are you a Scottish Borders business who would like to start exporting? Get ready to grow your business abroad with our h...
04/10/2017

Are you a Scottish Borders business who would like to start exporting? Get ready to grow your business abroad with our help.
Scottish Development International in partnership with BGateway Borders and the Scottish Borders Exporters Association are hosting an introductory preparing to export workshop in on the 2nd and 9th November 2017.
Learn how to reach international markets with confidence and get practical know-how on international, routes to market and international finance, contracts and logistics.
Find out more and book onto both FREE workshops here -
http://ow.ly/HEf930fD0cd

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