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Business/Export Advice
British Chamber of Commerce (BCC)
http://www.britishchambers.org.uk
BCC provides a ready-made management support team for any business in the UK.
e-Business Tayside
http://www.ebusiness-tayside.co.uk/overview.html
The Dundee and Tayside Chamber of Commerce e-Business Forum has planned a year long initiative of information, support, training, events and seminars to help businesses in Tayside improve their competitiveness through the effective use of this technology.
e-Trade
http://www.e-trade.org.uk
A joint initiative by the Glasgow Development Agency and the Glasgow City Council to help develop and support e-commerce in Glasgow and beyond.
Export Publications
http://www.tradepartners.gov.uk/publications/
On-line catalogue of publications published by Trade Partners UK's Export Publications Unit to assist potential exporters compete effectively overseas.
Global Business Exchange
http://www.worldchambers.com
A searchable database of business opportunities which have been validated by participating International Chambers.
International Business Forum
http://www.ibf.com
Provides information about business opportunities in the international market place.
International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
http://www.iccwbo.org
Listings and links to companies that are ICC members and information about global business issues.
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
http://www.imf.org
A useful directory on regional economic organisations and development organisations.
Kompass
http://www.kompass.com
This site aims to identify 1.5 million companies world-wide. You can search under product type or company name.
Offset Investment Brokering Service
http://www.tradepartners.gov.uk
A service which enables firms to find assistance for investment of training projects in various countries including Bahrain, India, Kuwait, Saudi Arbia and South Africa.
Scottish Council Development and Industry (SCDI)
http://www.scdi.org.uk
SCDI is an independent, broadly based membership organisation which influences and strengthens Scotland's economy through the formulation and promotion of innovative public policies and the delivery of market driven service for members.
Scottish Enterprise
http://www.scottish-enterprise.com
Scotland's economic development agency.
Scottish Enterprise e-commerce Team
http://www.ecommerce-scotland.org
The Scottish Entreprise e-commerce Team is responsible for a number of programmes and projects aimed at accellerating the development and usage of e-commerce through the Internet and related technologies. Available to download from this website are their recently launched Smart Guides to the Internet. There are 20 guides available containing excellent advice and tips for using the internet effectively.
Scottish International Resource Programme (SIRP)
http://www.britishcouncil.org/scotland/work/sirp.htm
SIRP organises a programme of professional contacts, seminars, cultural events and work attachments for international middle and senior managers currently undertaking postgraduate study in Scotland.
Scottish Trade International
http://www.sti.org.uk
STI is Scotland's lead trade development agency, operated jointly by Scottish Enterprise and the Scottish Executive. Focusing on key overseas markets, it helps companies increase their international business, and co-ordinates an effective network of local export support organisations within Scotland.
Trade Leads
http://www.tradecompass.com
Provides a list of sites offering trade leads including government tenders.
Trade Partners UK
http://www.tradepartners.gov.uk/
Trade Partners UK is the Government network dedicated to building British business success overseas. Formerly British Trade International.
Trade Scotland
http://www.trade-scotland.org.uk/skills
Includes details of export courses in Scotland with an online registration facility and a direct link to the 13 Export partnerships.
TradeUK
http://www.tradeuk.com
TradeUK is Trade Partners UK's Internet service for international buyers and UK exporters.
World Access Network Direct (WAND)
http://wand.com/wandinfo.htm
An international directory of import/export trade.
World Trade Organisation (WTO)
http://www.wto.org
Provides information on trade issues, including trade policy reviews for various countries.
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