Overview

A lot of us carry out trade without knowing it, we work for businesses that produce goods and provide services. Some of you advise businesses on how to trade and others are starting their education and careers. This book will provide you with a 'legacy of information' to help you navigate through business and finance, whether you trade internationally or in the UK. Drawing from up-to-date practices it also helps you belong to something; 30% of the proceeds of this book will be donated to causes that support trade as a source of good. Kevin Shakespeare has used his experience from the world of business, finance and education to present a 'jargon free' read with Hints, Tips and Summaries. You will also receive a personalised welcome from Kevin telling you more about what you will receive. This is truly a book for everyone, it's not just trade as we know it, it has inspiring details about companies and organisations who make a difference to the world around us. Kevin Shakespeare has been involved for many years in the world of trade from a young man of 17 working in a small business. Kevin also provides training to students covering trade, business and finance.

Full Product Details

Author:   Kevin Shakespeare
Publisher:   Rethink Press
Imprint:   Ecademy Press
Dimensions:   Width: 19.10cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.633kg
ISBN:  

9781905823970

ISBN 10:   1905823975
Pages:   368
Publication Date:   08 September 2011
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of print, replaced by POD  
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Table of Contents

Introduction Book Endorsements Supporting A Better Future Through Trade How To Use This Book About The Author Support and Thanks 1.Business Finance Business Organizations Business Finance Sources of Business Finance 2.Financial Information And Business Profitability Financial and Management Reporting Factors Influencing Profitability of a Business 3. Managing The Risks Key Risks in UK and International Trade Getting Paid Currency Risk Management Credit Terms 4. The Different Methods of Payment Methods of Payment Documentary Collections and Bills of Exchange Letters of Credit Trade Finance Bonds and Guarantees Countertrade 5. Documents In UK And International Trade 6. Trade For Good Fairtrade 283 innocent drinks and innocent foundation SLE Ltd 7. Successful Businesses Air Engineering Controls Ltd Alexander Dennis Ltd Fire Testing Technology Ltd pH Group 8. Key Trade Intermediaries Bluefin The British Chambers of Commerce and Local Chambers Cotecna Enterprise Europe Network ICC: International Chamber of Commerce Institute of Credit Management ITS Training Services SDV Ltd The Institute of Export and International Trade UK Trade and Investment 9. A Return To Manufacturing Emma Bridgewater Ltd People In Trade The Importance of Understanding Trade Glossary Index

Reviews

This book will be vital reading for anyone involved in trade, at all levels of business. It is a key source of reference to students undertaking the qualifications provided by the Institute of Export and International Trade. -- Lesley Batchelor, Director General, Institute of Export and International Trade This book extremely helpful to both new and experienced exporters has covered all the topics required to be a top exporter. The author deserves praise for his understanding of the subject and the capability of putting it into writing. -- Bryan Treherne, MBE, UK Trade & Investment Having attended workshops, with Kevin as my Tutor, and read his study material, I am pleased to endorse his book and the information that Kevin has produced as a valuable learning resource for students. This will prepare students well, across a range of qualifications and will be a key learning tool for moving forward within their careers. -- Marion Murray, Student ITS has been working with Kevin in a partnership capacity for a number of years. This book provides essential resources for students studying in a variety of different industry qualifications. What has been missing until now is a good book written in a manner that can be easily understood; this book covering current business practice is exactly what is needed. -- John Edson, Senior Partner ITS During my professional studies I have found Kevin Shakespeare to be of great assistance, with his knowledge of business and finance, and how this supports businesses when they trade overseas. The support has helped me increase my knowledge and I would recommend the written material and practical advice provided by Kevin. -- Arlene Jones, Student

Author Information

Kevin Shakespeare has been involved for many years in the world of trade from a young man of 17 working in a small business. Kevin later joined National Westminster Bank, The Bank of Scotland and today Lloyds Bank, carrying out a variety of roles in senior positions covering the world of trade and dealing with businesses of all sizes. In the last 10 years Kevin has also worked with The Institute of Export and International Trade as an Examiner and member of their Professional Qualifications Education Board - working with the Institute to update examination material, moving towards new learning styles which is encouraging individuals and businesses back into the world of trade. Kevin runs his own business, Shakespeare Business Management, and sits on several committees and boards involved in directing the world of business, trade and education. Professional and industry qualifications have been achieved with a number of organisations including The Association of Corporate Treasurers, The Institute of Financial Services and British International Freight Association. Kevin provides training to students covering trade, business and finance and recently appeared on the BBC programme 'Working Lunch' to discuss the impact of a declining pound on British exports.

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