Business Academy events

From £10 and a few online listings to a global ecommerce success story: join Barry Tong as he shares the lessons, challenges and opportunities behind building one of the UK's leading marketplace businesses.

Discover the opportunities in Africa's fast-growing markets and learn how your business can unlock export potential across one of the world's most dynamic regions.

Get a clear introduction to the actions you may need to take before sending goods to India under the FTA agreement.

Avoid costly website mistakes. Learn the 10 questions that can save time, money and future headaches.

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Talia Slade, Director and founding member of Boundless, the Bristol-based snack brand on a mission to get the nation "gut happy" through its innovative range of activated snacks.

This session explores what consumers are really buying when they buy from a brand, how trust is built commercially rather than simply communicated, and where UK brands often lose customers in Australia and New Zealand despite having invested heavily to acquire them.

Crack the code on agents, distributors and direct sales so you can pick the perfect route to market and expand with confidence.

Get practical guidance on protecting your intellectual property when trading overseas.

Master Incoterms® with confidence, learn how to manage costs, risks and responsibilities, and choose the right terms to avoid disputes in international trade.

Get support in understanding your reporting obligations, learn how to prepare emissions data and take practical steps towards compliance when trading with the EU.