Launched in December 2012 in Birmingham, London and Manchester, the second PIT STOP debate series organised by the Institute of Export centred on some of the key issues around membership of the EU and the trading opportunities the single market offers. Continue reading
As we continue to stimulate debate here at IOE, a recent straw poll highlighted that over 50 per cent of our members stated that the UK should remain in EU.
When the question of the UK’s continuing relationship with the EU once again hit the headlines, with Philip Gordon, a senior official in the US State Department, saying it was in America’s interests to see a “strong British voice within the EU”, we sought out our members’ views. Continue reading
Innocent's Richard Reed, Adam Balon and Jon Wright
As part of our new relationship with Barclays, the Institute of Export is delighted to support the appropriately named Ignite Business Growth seminars which have taken place across ten UK locations – providing a potent mix of live and face-to-face and satellite events. Continue reading
The Institute of Export continues to urge British exporters and those dealing in international trade to seek out new markets which are least affected by the Eurozone crisis.
This call to action has been reinforced by our Director General Lesley Batchelor when invited to take part in a vibrant Guardian blog live Q & A hosted by the Guardian Small Business Network on how to grow small businesses in international markets. Continue reading
Estonia, a bridge between Eastern and Western Europe and a world leader in internet-based infrastructure development, was the ideal venue for the 38th Forum of IATTO (International Association of Trade Training Organisations).
The medieval capital Tallinn played host to 28 countries and 240 delegates, taking part in four days of discussion about how international trade works. The focus was on the challenges of global collaboration and how we can learn to manage the education, training and management needs of a shrinking world that wants to trade out of a global recession.
Dare to be Different
By Director General Lesley Batchelor
Our last post outlined what we can learn from a recession and its impact on international trading. Here we examine additional challenges and outline what needs to happen to support businesses aiming to trade their way out of the recession. Continue reading
Exporting expertise: Lesley Batchelor with Kevin Cook, MD of Aesica Pharmaceuticals
The growing reputation and expertise of the Institute of Export is reflected in the increasing number of requests for our Director General Lesley Batchelor to appear on national TV and radio.
Over the last seven days Lesley’s expertise has been sought out by BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio 5 Live, and BBC Breakfast TV – where she appeared on an outside broadcast in the North East which is making waves in the exporting arena. Continue reading
Businesses and organisations across the UK are invited to attend The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise prestigious Gala Dinner on 12 June 2012.
Specialist in developing high risk ventures, Richard Noble will talk about his newest and most ambitious project yet – to break the 1000 mph barrier using only British engineering and manufacturing. He will also explain how he is harnessing the programme to enthuse young engineers. Continue reading
By Lesley Batchelor, Director General
I was delighted to be invited as a speaker at a vibrant and high-profile manufacturing conference spearheaded by the Institute for Government and held in association with BAE Systems, Cola Enterprises and City A.M.
Bringing key players, influencers and thinkers in UK manufacturing industries under one roof, the session examined the wealth of the UK’s manufacturing industries along with new manufacturing models. Continue reading
With latest reports highlighting that business confidence in the Eurozone is on the increase as the services sector reverses its decline, the Institute of Export’s Director General Lesley Batchelor responds to a sample of frequently asked questions on harnessing opportunities – and reminds us that the UK is still one of Europe’s biggest buyers. Continue reading
