Make It in Milan

MAKE IT IN MILAN

Glasgow Chamber of Commerce and the British Chamber of Commerce for Italy is continuing its outward trade mission for Scottish companies in Milan from Tuesday 7 – Thursday 9 November 2017.

The visit will comprise of a day of business to business meetings in Milan, as well as networking opportunities for companies interested in exporting in the Italian market.

Glasgow Chamber of Commerce will be working with its Italian counterpart and other specialist organisations, which have been invited to collaborate in the project, ensuring that all business meetings are relevant and specific to the companies’ exporting aspirations. The meetings will align the priority prospects for businesses from both sides with the aim of finding common ground to identify opportunities for mutual commercial development.

The British Chamber of Commerce for Italy is especially keen to work with Scottish companies in fashion, luxury brands, food and drink, defence, engineering and life science sectors but the mission is open to applications from companies from all sectors across Scotland.

Interested companies should contact Preeti Jassal at Glasgow Chamber of Commerce n the first instance to express their interest.

In order to prepare for the programme businesses are asked to complete aCompany Capability Statement and Profile Formwhich will be used to target the most appropriate potential partners to connect with throughout the visit.

COMPANY PROFILE

Company Name and Registration Number:

Address/Location:

Website:-

Employees (range):-

Turnover(range): -

Main Products/Services: -

List and describe your company’s main products and services:-

Contact Information:

COMPANY CAPABILITY STATEMENT

This information will be used to secure the best match for your company and ensure you get the most from the programme. Please complete each section as fully as possible.

• Core Competencies

Please provide a summary of what your company does as it relates to your target companies for the international visit.

• Performance and Growth Prospects

Please outline work you have done for similar clients to your target companies. Pen profiles of recent relevant project examples can be included as can links to more information, publicity and testimonials.

• Competitive Advantage

Please outline how you differentiate yourselves from the competition; what makes you special – your unique selling proposition and key factors in the proposed business model for collaboration.

• Ideal Match Characteristics

Please outline who you think your target companies may be and why they would want to do business with you. Give details of what you are looking for in terms of a match, eg joint venture, distributor, retail, investment, etc

• Company Profile

Please provide a summary of the size of your company, location of your offices, scope of area you sell to, number of employees, and awards received.

• Key Performance Indicators

Please complete the following table using Key Performance Indicators from your business that are the closest to these categories.

• Positive Outcome

What would success look like for you as a result of participating in ‘The Make it in Milan’ event?

International Trade Support

If you are receiving assistance from any other support organisation please list here.

THANK YOU FOR COMPLETING THIS CAPABILITY STATEMENT AND COMPANY PROFILE

PLEASE RETURN THIS TO ELAINE RODGER BY FRIDAY 6 October 2017by email to:

We are grateful for the support of The British Chamber of Commerce for Italy, The Scottish Government, Scottish Chambers of Commerce and our International Trade Partner, Clydesdale Bank.

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