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| 1. General Export Advice | |
| Export Zone http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/exportzone/ If it's the first time you're thinking about breaking into new markets overseas, or if you're experienced exporter keen to develop your export operations this site is for you. You'll find all the information, advice and links you need to turn your export potential into export success. |
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| Trade Partners UK http://www.tradepartners.gov.uk/ A branch of the DTI, this is a UK Government website with a very wide range of free, easy to access information to help you export successfully. From suppliers databases to market reports and general advice, it is an excellent source of information for new and existing exporters. |
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| National Languages for Export Campaign http://www.tradepartners.gov.uk/national_languages/about/introduction/introduction.shtml The National Languages for Export Campaign helps UK industry to develop appropriate language and competencies to succeed in non-English speaking markets. The campaign is designed to provide clear information and practical solutions to help exporting companies make more informed choices. |
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| The Export Communications Review (ECR) British Chambers of Commerce, Coventry http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/exportzone/languages/indexnew.html This website introduces the ECR, explains how it works and provides a full description of the structure and grant eligibility criteria. |
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| Institute of Export http://www.export.org.uk/ The only national professional body offering courses of study in international trade leading to professional qualifications and graduate membership of the Institute of Export - MIEx (Grad) |
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| International Business and Industrial Secondment Scheme http://194.200.94.127/SME/Initiatives/ibis.html The International Business and Industrial Secondment Scheme (IBIS) has been launched by the Department of Trade and Industry to support UK- based companies wishing to send key staff overseas to work with world-class companies for periods of three to twelve months. |
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| Export Sales Leads http://www.tradeuk.com/tradeuk-db/cc/dialogserver?DB=ESL_TPUK You can use this page to find export sales leads from the Sales Leads Service database since January 2000. Most of these leads are identified by commercial staff in UK embassies around the world. |
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| The British Chambers of Commerce http://www.chamberonline.co.uk/ The British Chambers of Commerce provides a free weekly email newsletter to keep you informed of the latest news and developments. |
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| 2. Training | |
| Languages National Training Organisation (LNTO) http://www.languagesnto.org.uk The Languages NTO incorporates the Business Language Information Services (blis) operating this service in addition to standards development. The Languages NTO also offers a range of support and professional development events for business language practitioners. It represents the range of professional language services for business, including translation and interpreting, and training. |
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| Language Qualifications http://www.languagesnto.org.uk/business/qualifications.htm There are several qualifications available for languages at work. Many employers requiring employees to have a language qualification may simply specify a traditional school or university based qualification which can be built on through specific work related training. |
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| The National Language Standards (NLS) http://www.languagesnto.org.uk/quality/quality_menu.htm This provides an explanation of the purpose of the National Language Standards and how they fit within the qualifications and assessments provided by the NVQ system. |
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| Language Professionals http://www.languagesnto.org.uk/langprofs/quick_guide.htm Provides further advice on choosing training providers, translators and interpreters. |
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| BLIS Database http://www.languagesnto.org.uk/blis/blis.htm The BLIS database has a comprehensive listing of professional language trainers, business consultants, translators and interpreters. BLIS gives companies access to the skills they need for successful communication with international customers and colleagues. |
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| Regional Language Networks http://www.languagesnto.org.uk/regional/regional_map.htm The objectives for the Regional Language Networks are to : WEBSITES : North East North West Yorks. & Humber West Midlands East Midlands London South East South West Wales Northern Ireland |
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| Centre for Information on Language Training and Research (CILT) http://www.cilt.org.uk This is the national centre of expertise on language teaching. It collects and disseminates information on all aspects of languages, and the teaching of modern languages. |
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| 3. Translation & Interpreting | |
| The Institute of Translation and Interpreting http://www.iti.org.uk/pages/index.cgi It was founded in 1986 as the only professional association of practicing translators and interpreters in the United Kingdom. It is now one of the primary sources of information on these services to government, industry, the media and the general public. |
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| Association of Translation Companies (ATC) http://www.atc.org.uk It was founded in 1986 as the only professional association of practicing translators and interpreters in the United Kingdom. It is now one of the primary sources of information on these services to government, industry, the media and the general public. |
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| Babelfish Translation Services This offers the facility to translate simple text or Web pages from English to French, Italian, Spanish, German, or Portuguese (or vice versa) at http://babelfish.altavista.digital.com/cgi-bin/translate. Like all sites offering online translation, it is good for the gist. However, it needs to carry a health warning about inaccuracies. Always carry out back translation by rechecking the translation in reverse. |
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| BLIS Database http://www.languagesnto.org.uk/blis/blis.htm The BLIS database has a comprehensive listing of professional language trainers, business consultants, translators and interpreters. BLIS gives companies access to the skills they need for successful communication with international customers and colleagues. |
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