ISPO
ISPO, The Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber’s International Student Placement Office was set up in 2000 to help East Midlands businesses to develop their international trade. ISPO recruits students of international business and other such study disciplines to carry out six month work placements for UK companies. The intention is that ISPO students bring linguistic skills and cultural awareness, as well as commercial ability, into organisations, acting as a native guide to overseas markets. Students participating in the scheme are funded by the EU, making it a cost effective solution. ISPO enjoys relationships with over 400 continental universities, ensuring that they are well placed to find the right students, from the right country for any business, whatever their requirements. ISPO has witnessed much recent development and is now able to source students for organisations throughout the entire UK, whilst still maintaining a clear focus on the East Midlands from its operation base within Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.

Business Link East Midlands
Business Link provides the information, advice and support you need to start, maintain and grow a business. It provides information and advice to help customers make the most of their opportunities.

CBI East Midlands
CBI is the premier lobbying organisation for UK business on national and international issues. We work with the UK government, international legislators and policy-makers to help UK businesses compete effectively. 

UK Base Point
The UK Base point Soft Landing Zone provides knowledge-based businesses with ‘hands on’ support, dedicated office and advice on setting up a second office abroad, an international joint venture, partnerships, research and development opportunities or outsourcing agreements with companies located across the globe. The project’s teams of specialists are able help companies seeking to establish international commercial operations within a particular country, including Romania, Singapore, India, Malaysia, Hong Kong, China, Sweden, and Poland.

Link2globaltrade
Link2globaltrade is a unique portal designed to provide exporters and investors with country and sector specific information, focusing on new and inexperienced companies in their early planning stages. We aim to serve as the first step in enabling exporters to define the markets they wish to target for their products, and to learn about and adapt to the different business cultures and practices of the global markets. Here you can find detailed country and city guides for businesses wanting to expand and create links abroad, providing you with all key information you need to know when looking to export abroad. 

Russia Midlands Business Club is designed to promote networking between individuals and companies linked to Russia. If you are looking to open up new contacts and to take your business into the Russian market, and if you require expert advice on entering the market, translation services, recruitment of Russian speaking professionals, marketing, logistics, travel and cross-cultural matters, related tax and insurance advice, etc. you will be able to find help from the other members of the club.

Institute of Export
Established in 1935 The Institute of Export is adopting an all new approach to working with the Business community to promote best practise in International Trade in 2009. Dedicated to professionalism and recognising the challenging and often complex trading conditions in international markets, The Institute is committed to the belief that real competitive advantage lies in competence and that commercial power, especially negotiating power, is underpinned by a sound basis of knowledge. The IOE International Trade offers Business Support for any size business from sole traders, SME and Corporate Members.  Why not visit www.export.org.uk for details and click through to our International Trade TV to preview video clips for our new collaboration launching soon.