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How to get your company trading internationally

Monday, October 12th, 2009

Date:         Tuesday 20 October
Time:        5.30–9pm (event begins at 6pm sharp)
Venue:     The County Thistle Hotel, Newcastle (opposite Central Station)
Cost:         Free

Software companies of the North East: working internationally could be the next exciting step for your business.  Discover opportunities available and how to take the next step at the “International Working” seminar on 20 October.

Run by Codeworks Connect the trade association for digital businesses in North East England, in partnership with Sunderland Software City this free seminar will give you real life expertise from local businesses who are successfully trading internationally.

Why should you attend?

A full line up of engaging speakers from local businesses will take you through the peaks and troughs on the road to becoming successful international traders.  Learn from their mistakes and get one step ahead at the beginning of the journey!

Listen and learn from local businesses that ultimately succeeded after finding out what not to do the hard way. There are many routes into international working find out which path best suits your company.

•    Using a reseller hear how Ross Cooney at Rozmic currently does it
•    Acting as a reseller Derek Curtis explains what worked for Bond Solutions
•    Joint ventures knowledge of local culture is the key says Andrew Charlton of Back Consulting
•    Legal aspects Speechly Bircham’s Mark Bailey takes you through the legal minefield in a “bite size” presentation
•    Hands on an informative workshop with help from local solicitors WardHadaway, Crutes, WatsonBurton, Muckles and Mincoff Jackson

All our speakers and solicitors are available for questions and answers during the networking session.  Anything you need to know, we will have the answer!

Book your company’s free place today

Places for this free event are strictly limited and we expect them to go quickly. To book yours, call Alison Wilson at Codeworks Connect on 0191 556 1138 or email alison.wilson@codeworks.net

Join in the fun at a new networking event

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

FREELANCE coders and developers are being invited to brush up on their skills at a networking event.

Headed by Sunderland Software City, the event aims to bring together the region’s freelance software coders and developers.

The event, at the Thistle Hotel, Newcastle, will include an informative talk from a leading freelancer, a talk on current software market trends, future job prospects, training and skills and stalls from networking exhibitors.
Food and drink will also be provided.

The event runs from 5.30pm to 9pm on October 14.

To register, or for more details, contact Alison Wilson on 0191 556 1138 or email alison.wilson@codeworks.net.