The UKTI Briefing - an information service from UK Trade & Investment Canada

The UKTI Briefing #15 - UK immigration issues regarding Canadian employees

ukti@thenormanagency.com — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 15:47:34 -0500

If your Canadian company has a UK operation and is planning to send Canadian employees over to work for that operation, be sure to hear this podcast. Tom Redfern, Head of F&L Legal Services, part of the Fitzgerald & Law Group (UK), talks about immigration issues -- as well as requirements, solutions and more -- that you should be aware of, to avoid problems.

The UKTI Briefing #14 - What the Trade side of UKTI can do for your company

ukti@thenormanagency.com — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:03:30 -0500

Most of our Briefings present ways to successfully expand your company into the UK and what our Investment Officers can do in that regard. On this edition, we introduce the Trade side and what they can do for your operations in Canada as well as services they can provide if you set up a UK presence and, from there, do business with the rest of the world.

The UKTI Briefing #13 - Investment Officers

ukti@thenormanagency.com — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:33:12 -0500

When you're ready to ask questions about expanding your company's operations into the UK, you should first contact one of UKTI's Investment Officers. Two Officers explain why.

The UKTI Briefing #12 - Scotland: An ideal destination for international corporate expansion

ukti@thenormanagency.com — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:36:22 -0500

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

ukti@thenormanagency.com — Fri, 22 May 2009 09:09:29 -0500

Islamic Finance is a source of corporate financing that might be new to you. And it's 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

ukti@thenormanagency.com — Fri, 15 May 2009 12:09:39 -0500

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 all 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

ukti@thenormanagency.com — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:35:06 -0500

When should you list your Canadian company in London? Which of London's main markets 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

ukti@thenormanagency.com — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 16:35:20 -0500

In this podcast, you'll discover why the South West could be the perfect region for the establishment of your UK presence.

The UKTI Briefing #7 - Profile: Oury Clark

ukti@thenormanagency.com — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:27:16 -0500

In this podcast, we introduce one of the third-party resources that can make your company's expansion into the UK 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

ukti@thenormanagency.com — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:25:35 -0500

A sonic summary of the benefits and strengths of locating your UK operation in this region.

The UKTI Briefing #5 - Hiring UK Employees

ukti@thenormanagency.com — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:00:00 -0500

When hiring UK residents, you should be aware of important employment issues and employee expectations. Two directors from Fitzgerald & Law Group (chartered accountants, international business advisors) review those key points.

The UKTI Briefing #4 - The Top 3 FAQs

UK Trade & Investment Canada — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:00:00 -0500

Expert advisors answer the three questions most frequently asked by companies that are considering expanding into the UK.

The UKTI Briefing #3 - Starting Small

UK Trade & Investment Canada — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:28:50 -0500

Many Canadian companies initially expand into the UK on a small basis; that is, with 1 to 5 people in their new UK office. Find out why -- and how -- they do it.

The UKTI Briefing #2 - An Overview of the Benefits of Expanding Your Company into the UK

UK Trade & Investment Canada — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:00:00 -0500

How can Canadian companies benefit from expanding into the UK? The answer is yours for the listening.

The UKTI Briefing #1 - An Introduction to Our New Podcast Series

UK Trade & Investment Canada — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 08:00:00 -0500

Why we've created this series -- and what you, as a Canadian executive with an international expansion strategy, can gain from it.