For Argyll

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is running a one-day event on Friday 13th June, focusing on developing a strategic use of the internet to maximise international trade and business. The event is free to businesses and organisations based in the Highlands and Islands whic, of course includes Argyll. Offered as part of HIE’s International Trade Development Events Programme, it will be held at the new and acclaimed Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre - another good reason to go.

The Internet has changed our approaches to communications, work -and even our social lives - beyond anything we could previously have imagined. Among many things, it has given businesses a cost effective method for reaching customers worldwide.

This event will provide delegates with: an overview of the key online facts, developments, and trends; useful and practical business tips on how to improve your global online presence; and to highlight best practice via an international case study. Those present will receive copies of speakers’ presentations, tea/coffee and a buffet lunch. They will also have the opportunity for one-to-one meetings with presenters. These will be set up on the day of the event, after delegates have had the opportunity to listen to presentations.

The schedule for the day is as follows:

1000 Registration & tea/coffee
1030 Welcome & Introduction
1035 Overview of the Key Online Facts, Developments & Trends: Neal McCleave, Managing Director - Business Alignment, Tiscali UK Ltd
1135 International Case Study: Med Direct Ltd’: Rob Barlow, Managing Director, Med Direct Ltd
1205 International Trade Advice & Assistance Available: Robin Clarke, Head of International Development, Highlands and Islands Enterprise
1235 Q & A Session
1300 Lunch
1400 One-to-One Sessions
1530 Close
1105 How to Improve your Online Presence: Rene Looper, Proprietor, GreaterSpeyside.com

To reserve a place at this event, please book online (this will take less than 30 seconds). If you have any queries call Stewart Meikle on 01463 741836 or Stewart Miller on 01369 830000. The deadline for bookings is Monday 9th June. Please note that due to limited spaces, only delegates that have booked online will receive entry to the event.