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Global Ambassador Club

Our professional services and business network partners will design and deliver curated sector insight events, facilitate business and peer networking, and host thematic roundtables covering financial, operational and regional foreign direct investment opportunities and incentives.

As part of the programme, you will gain access to the Global Ambassador Club

Sector insights and
market intelligence

It’s particularly important for exporting SME businesses to understand how they need to adapt their products or services for new markets and have access to sector-specific knowledge to inform their export strategy and planning decisions.

International leadership and
professional networks

Our GAC partners are located across a network of international offices providing you with dedicated access to professional networks keeping you informed about opportunities and incentives in your target locations.

Business finance, investment and
wealth management

As you drive your business forward into international markets, taking risks and solving challenges, our GAC partners provide access to financial experts helping you realise the benefits of your entrepreneurial effort at every stage.

Too few British firms make the most of trading opportunities, but all it takes is the willingness to try.

British Chamber of Commerce

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Export Leaders series

The world is getting smaller. Despite Brexit many businesses and individuals are still considering overseas investment. For those looking to export overseas, international market research is key to successful planning for expansion to avoid costly and time-consuming mistakes. Our Global Sector Insight and Market Intelligence – Export Leaders event series hosted by Shakespeare Martineau will curate thematic roundtables, conferences, and white-papers covering legal, operational, and foreign direct investment topics delivered as facilitated discussions, resource toolkits, and networking opportunities.

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Hosted by Shakespeare Martineau

Shakespeare Martineau are a founding member of Multilaw, a global legal network of over 10,000 lawyers in more than 150 commercial centres worldwide. They will share their insights into overseas markets with our SME business entrepreneurs, supporting them through any legal challenges that their business may face.

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Export Innovation Collective

Our Export Innovation Collective is hosted by Warwick Innovation District as an open ecosystem that supports entrepreneurs, founders and businesses in innovation and growth. We provide access to enable our SME business entrepreneurs to find the help they need on our export support skills and knowledge exchange platform. You can offer and request expertise, connect and collaborate with a growing community of experts and entrepreneurs across the world, and become a part of a specialised export and innovation network.

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Hosted by Warwick Innovation District

Warwick Innovation District brings together experts, students, academics, businesses, public bodies, investors, alumni, mentors, coaches and educators to inspire, educate, incubate and innovate for a better future.

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Governance and Audit

The complexities of managing an international entity doesn’t have to be a barrier to your SME business growth plans. Our partner Wipfli supports you if you’re a foreign-owned company growing or starting a U.S. subsidiary, or a domestic company expanding your footprint around the world, Wipfli has international experts who will provide you with specialised accounting services to help you achieve profitable growth no matter where you are in the world.

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Hosted by Wipfli

Wipfli’s international services team can help you navigate tax, compliance, financial, operational and technological issues to ensure you can expand or improve operations in a global marketplace.

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If you’re driving a business forward, taking risks to solve some of society’s biggest challenges, then it’s good to know you have someone to support you and your leadership team at every stage of the journey.

Rathbones

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Business Banking and Foreign Exchange

The prospect of exporting can make many businesses apprehensive, even those with experience of it. Yet uncertainty is often simply down to unfamiliarity with some of the terms and procedures. Overcoming this unfamiliarity can help unlock the door to further growth, particularly if the business has hit a ceiling in their launch country. This is an area where our GAC partners can help, so once you have started on the BEEP programme you will be offered a range of incentives and benefits which you can take advantage of when it suits your business.

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Hosted by Barclays Eagle Labs – UK

Finance Support Partner Barclays Eagle Labs provides access to international banking services which can open up new financial planning benefits and opportunities. Helping SME business entrepreneurs to make the most of their money across borders, streamline payments, and secure assets in a safe and stable economic financial centre.

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Hosted by VM Building Society – Jamaica

Located in Jamaica, VM Building Society (VMBS) offers your SME business access to money management and tailored banking solutions designed to prioritise your success. VMBS’s team of experts is dedicated to guiding you through every stage of your international business journey, ensuring you have the right strategies and financial tools to achieve your goals. From concept to completion, VMBS is your strategic ally, providing the expertise you need to navigate the complexities of global expansion with confidence.

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Investment and Wealth Management

We are committed to supporting exporting entrepreneurs, founders and SME business owners on their international growth journey. To provide additional value that continues beyond the BEEP programme we offer access to Inspire, which has been created to give business leaders and their senior teams the opportunity to engage with talented peers, gain invaluable insights, access subject matter experts, and build new connections to further strengthen their businesses. Our Inspire community members gain access to exclusive content, regular networking opportunities and deep expertise that could help you and your team manage the key growth challenges around capital, clients, and people. There is no additional charge, or an obligation to release equity. All we ask of you is your time and a desire to take an active part in the Inspire activities.

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Hosted by Rathbones – UK

Hosted in the UK by Rathbones who, since their founding in 1742, have established a proud legacy of supporting entrepreneurs and multi-generational family-run firms. From their starting point as a family timber merchant and overseas trading business to establishing themselves as a leading UK wealth manager, they’ve demonstrated their own entrepreneurial spirit in constantly adapting to a changing world.

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Hosted by The Hackett Group – USA

Hosted in the USA by The Hackett Group LLC, a boutique pension and investment consulting practice based in New Orleans. Founded by Toni Hackett Antrum in 2011, as an independent institutional investment consulting firm and a registered Investment Adviser (RIA) with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The practice reflects the diverse strengths and values of the firm’s principals and consultants, independently evaluating investment portfolios, pension portfolios, governmental finance and processes to ensure equitable and sustainable solutions over the long term for your SME business and its people.

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Hosted by VM Wealth Management – Jamaica

Headquartered in Jamaica, VM Wealth Management (VMWM) offers investment and financing solutions for governments, SMEs and institutions. VMWM’s approach is grounded in providing first-class service with a deep commitment to safeguarding your interests coupled with a disciplined focus on risk management. Backed by the strength and stability of the VM Financial Group, VMWM provides the investment and financing services needed to drive your business forward

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Some answers to your questions

Find answers to commonly asked questions about the Business Export Exchange Programme
Who can join?

The GAC events, offers, and services are available to all BEEP registered founders, SME business owners and nominated members of their senior leadership team.

How do I get access to any of the specialist services offered?

To be able to take advantage of the discounts and incentives you will need to email GAC@thebeepglobal.com and you will be contacted to confirm your requirements.

Will I have access to the GAC once I have completed the programme?

Yes, as part of the BEEP alumni you will be able to access the GAC members area for 12 months after the programme is completed at no additional cost. After that period a membership fee will be charged.

Opening up opportunities

  • Are you an established entrepreneur committed to exporting into international markets?
  • Are you looking to develop new strategies, and establish collaboration networks to scale your SME?
  • Have you identified the investment and resources required to expand your business operations?

If the answer to these questions is ‘yes’, the Business Export Exchange Programme could be for you.

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