Brighton & Hove Chamber of Commerce: International E-Commerce

Sarah Carroll, Grow Global’s founder, was a guest speaker at the Brighton and Hove Chamber of Commerce half day seminar event (in association with UKTI and SimplyVAT.com) in Brighton on 25 September 2014, as part of Brighton Digital Festival. Sarah’s presentation covered ‘How to build a successful e-commerce website that will be visible in international search engines’.                                                                                             

What are the objectives of the event?

Global e-commerce has been on the rise year on year. If you want to increase your online sales, or you want to prepare to sell online internationally for the first time, don’t miss this important seminar to learn about:

– E-marketplaces
– Market selection
– How to get the most from your website in overseas markets
– Complying with local VAT rules and regulations
– Managing international payments
– Dealing with the logistics of selling abroad.

Delegates will come away with:

– All the vital elements of global e-commerce that you need to consider
– Where and how to find the right opportunities for exporting online
– Pitfalls you might encounter along the way and how to avoid them
– Inspiration, motivation and just the right information for your path to international success.

What does the event include?

This half-day seminar will comprise a number of presentations, plus the chance to ask questions of our experts. Speakers from UKTI, SimplyVAT.com, Swipezoom and Grow Global will give you invaluable advice on a number of relevant topics:

– Opportunities to expand your business internationally
– Information and advice on where to go for help in your chosen markets
– How to build a successful e-commerce website that will be visible in international search engines
– What you need to think about – from taking payments and the different payment preferences of each country, to delivering right to your customer’s door
– Knowing and planning for your international VAT obligations when selling abroad
– Support available to help you export online.

Who will benefit from the event?

London or South East businesses interested in selling internationally, or wanting to expand their international sales.