YORKSHIRE WORLD TRADE FORUM UPDATE : Recent Activity from the Summer and Autumn 2009 now on the News Pages. NEXT EVENT: 26-Nov-09,  End of year Event - "The Funnier side of Export" - lively discussion over dinner, (details to follow). Venue - West10 Winebar, Fulwood Road Sheffield. Time: 7.30pm "Run BY exporters FOR exporters" The Yorkshire World Trade Forum is set to become the leading regional network organisation AND Forum for companies involved in export/ import and any other international trade. The Forum (YWTF) is business led - its role is to advise, mentor and guide existing, new and potential exporters into international trade. The newly established Forum is open to all businesses, regardless of export experience, serving both those who are active in international trade and those who have the potential to become active. The Forum will be working with overseas and British Chambers of Commerce, international trade teams/organisations and manufacturing groups. Members can access expert advice and support.   In 2005 the Yorkshire World Trade Forum became a member of  the Rotherham Chamber of Commerce and Industry (voted the best chamber in the country!) and we wanted to be with the best only! CLICK ON OUR SPONSOR's LOGO TO VISIT THEIR WEBSITE

The present Forum members are dealing with more than 100 (!) different countries! And with more members to join, this number is going to increase. How do you value this? And these members are real players in the international market, not just theoretical advisers. "Networking on AND offline" The Forum has established this active website, providing up-to-date information about international trade and the chance to network with its members. Regular events will not only offer networking, but also first class speakers who are able to offer useful information about export markets and international trade, but also provide a forum for like-minded people. A place to the benefit of its members, to be able to communicate and assist each other. Yorkshire World Trade Forum's organisers are keen enthusiasts who have been active in exporting and international trade for many years. They feel such a Forum is essential for the export and international trade community of Yorkshire and that it will bring more business to the region. Working together – sharing success International trade is critical to the success of the UK economy, but still so many companies are reluctant to get involved in exporting for a variety of reasons - fear of the unknown; risk of not getting paid; lack of expertise; uncertainty over cultural differences; little or no knowledge of the legislation for both exporting and in the individual markets that you're planning to work in. This is where we can help. Exporting is not as difficult or as risky as you might think. It can be a saviour of a company when domestic sales are down. And... it's fun. Membership that makes a difference Whether you're at home or abroad, YWTF is here to help - through our website you can keep in touch with the latest developments in international trade, including new opportunities, changes in legislation and updates on the work of the Forum, as well as keeping in touch with your fellow members. This includes access to International Trade Organisations. So if you have a query, one quick e-mail and the Forum members will try to help. The Yorkshire World Trade Forum (YWTF) is an independent, non-profit organisation of like-minded people. As a member of the YWTF you will have access to the information you need, the support you need when trading overseas or planning to export, import and the action to help your business prosper. For further information contact the Yorkshire World Trade Forum through the Contact Us form on this website or on: Tel: (0114) 2792809 Fax: (0114) 2792857 Email: info@ywtf.co.uk Why not visit our partner site at         YWTF Membership Costs One of the founding principals of YWTF is accessibility; with this in mind, we've kept the Membership costs to a minimum.   Your company is the Member - so any of your employees can access our services - just ONE Membership covers all the benefits. Members £ 25.00 per annum   Associated Membership £250.00 per annum for Service providers (Banks, Freight Forwarders, Lawyers etc) Associate members are welcome to join the YWTF but places will be strictly limited to ensure the emphasis of membership is focused on exporting and international trade companies. Together with the fee, Associate Members are required to bring along 5 potential/existing exporters/international trade companies (not currently a YWTF member) to each quarterly meeting, free of charge. Supported by our Patron: and sponsored by: