Meet the Market: Switzerland Skype Surgery

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Wednesday, 16 May, 2018 - 13:00 to 16:00

Meet the Market: Switzerland Skype Surgery

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One of the best parts of exporting is the chance to travel the world, growing your business while you're at it. Of course, visiting a market and meeting face to face with new contacts is one of the best ways to develop a successful business relationship - but we realise that this isn't always possible.

That's why we are working with our network of contacts based at British Embassies around the world arranging for them to visit the West Midlands, giving businesses the chance to meet commercial specialists on their doorstep at an event or via a 1:1 Skype meeting.

Find out if your product or service will sell in Switzerland - request a free 20-30 minute on-line chat with one of DIT’s Trade Advisers based at the British Embassy in Berne...

These sessions are open to companies from the following sectors:

  • Life Sciences
  • Financial, Business and Professional Services
  • Aid Funded Business
  • Defence & Security
  • Food & Drink
  • CERN (buys high precision engineering, electronics, vacuum technology, cryogenics and various industrial services)

Why Switzerland?

Switzerland has a highly efficient market economy. It is centrally located in Europe with both financial and political stability and a reliable legal and regulatory environment. The public infrastructure is excellent and the quality of education and health care systems are among the highest in Europe. The workforce is highly educated with a high productivity level. It is an innovative country with high value spend on research and development including technology. Its 8.3m people have a good standard of living and high disposable income. English is widely spoken. It is important to note that Switzerland is not a member of the EU and is not likely to join in the foreseeable future. Nevertheless the Swiss economy is highly integrated in the international economy, capitalising on an open trade regime for industrial products but with a protected agricultural sector with significant tariffs on a number of agricultural products such as meat or on certain processed agricultural products.

How to request a meeting:

To request a meeting, please click on the registration link and answer the questions giving as much detail as you can on your experience and interest in the market. Our Swiss team will then review your request and if they believe you have potential in the market, will confirm your meeting with the appropriate sector specialist who will send you a link to join an online meeting at the agreed time.

Please note:

As this event is paid for by West Midlands Chambers of Commerce’s ERDF SME International Growth Project, we require applicant firms to complete and submit this simple online form unless your firm has done so. We will then check your eligibility and can count the time towards our project outputs. Your meeting will last up to 30 minutes and can be requested between 1 and 4pm.

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Client testimonials

Without the Growth Hubs help and assistance, we would never have been able to increase our sales & output and also grow our local business. With this help in purchasing new equipment we have expanded our operations and gained a new and increased customer base.

Nuneaton Roof Truss,

Over the past few years, Armstrongs has built up a fantastic relationship with Gary Thyeson from the Growth Hub. His advice on grants and funding has been really valuable to both Armstrongs and some of our clients. His knowledge of local business support has been helpful in signposting us to relevant support agencies as required. We look forward to working with Laura Delahunty moving forwards.

Armstrongs Accountancy LTD,

In the short time since first engaging with the Warwickshire Growth Hub we feel that Laura has understood our vision and has been so very supportive in linking us to the specialist teams who are now supporting us with training, finance and recruitment. A great service that every growing organisation should connect with

MES Systems Limited,

I have had an excellent experience working with Laura from the Growth Hub, from day one, she was taking detailed attention to my concerns and ideas. She was able to put me in contact with different organisations and people to find out answers to my questions and help me to solve some inquiries I was having. I feel this support definitely had a positive impact in my plans. 

 

PALACIOS LTD,

It’s been a fantastic inaugural eight months for the TalentTech Recruitment team and, although the reality of setting up and running a company can be a somewhat daunting experience, we have been extremely grateful for the superb help, advice and guidance given to us along our journey by Gavin Barnett and the team at CW Growth Hub. Gavin’s introductions to both Warwick & Coventry Universities and his wider business network have been absolutely invaluable.

TalentTech Recruitment LTD,

For many individuals out there, it is very hard to figure out ways and know which direction to go when it comes to setting up a business. The challenges of taking your idea and bringing it to life and not knowing where to go and who to speak to for advice. it can get very frustrating..

King of Saffron LTD,

This grant [which we received with the help of the Growth Hub and Coventry City Council] will really help us get on track for business growth and succeed with our vision. Personally, I would also like to thank the team for supporting me through the grant application process. You have been very approachable and attentive throughout.

Exeter Analytical (UK) Limited,

Thank you for the comprehensive and professional guidance

Burbidge & Son Ltd,

Over the years since the Growth Hub was set up we have habitually gone to our Account Manager as a one-stop shop for all business-related information.  It has been a really convenient way of finding suppliers, advisors and, on one occasion, we even asked for assistance with finding customers.  We are invited to a wide range of business events including business development workshops, Brexit roundtable discussions, seminars on various topics and have also been asked to speak at some events.  When we have needed additional information, for example, finding finance sources or help with selecti

Marchantcain Design Limited,

Thanks to CW Growth hub getting us access to grant funding we have been able to invest in the latest computer monitoring system, which will enable us to compete with the national companies within our industry.

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