The UKTI Briefing Archive

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The UKTI Briefing #12 – Scotland: An ideal destination for international corporate expansion Scottish Development International’s Director for Americas, Danny Cuzik, discusses some of the reasons companies from Canada and around the globe should consider expanding their operations into Scotland.

The UKTI Briefing #11 – “Islamic Finance”
Islamic Finance is a source of corporate financing that might be new to you. It’s also abundant in the UK. Featuring two experts, this podcast is an introduction to Islamic Finance: what it is, how it works, why it might be suited to your company – whether your company has a UK presence or not.

The UKTI Briefing #10 – “Think London”
If your company has ever considered establishing operations (anything from a sales office to a manufacturing facility) in London, don’t miss this podcast. You’ll discover the sectors for which London is ideal. You’ll find out about the resources available to your company. You’ll hear about opportunities for Canadian companies to sell to the 2012 Olympics organizing committee. You’ll learn what the foreign direct-investment organization “Think London” can provide you so that your company will prosper in the UK capital. And more.

The UKTI Briefing #9 - Listing Your Company on the London Stock Exchange
When should you list your Canadian company in London? Which of London's main exchanges is appropriate for your company? How can you go about getting a listing? A spokesperson from the LSE answers these and other important questions.

The UKTI Briefing #8 - Introducing the South West of England
In this podcast, you'll discover why the South West could be the perfect region for the establishment of your company's UK presence.

The UKTI Briefing #7: “Profile: Oury Clark"
In this podcast, we introduce one of the many third-party resources that can make your company’s UK expansion a smooth one. Oury Clark is a firm of chartered accountants, lawyers, HR specialists and more.

The UKTI Briefing #6: “Presenting the East of England"
A sonic summary of the benefits and strengths of locating your UK operation in this region.

The UKTI Briefing #5: “Hiring UK Employees"
When hiring UK residents, you should be aware of important employment issues and employee expectations. Two directors from Fitzgerald & Law Group review those key points.

The UKTI Briefing #4: “The Top 3 FAQ’s that Companies Ask Before Expanding"
Expert advisors answer the three questions most frequently asked by companies that are considering expanding into the UK.

The UKTI Briefing #3: “Initial Expansion Steps: Starting Small"
Many Canadian companies initially expand into the UK on a small basis; that is, with 1 to 5 people in their UK office. Find out why -- and how -- they do it.

The UKTI Briefing #2: “UKTI: An Overview with Nicholas Armour, Consul-General Director, Trade & Investment"
How can Canadian companies benefit from expanding into the UK? The answer is yours for the listening.

The UKTI Briefing #1: “An Introduction to The UKTI Briefing” Matthew Hobbs, Head of Inward Investment, UK Trade & Investment"
Why we've created this series -- and what you, as a Canadian executive with an international expansion strategy, can gain from it.

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