Business Academy - Department for Business and Trade

 

Hi Jean-Francois, Start your week the right way with a packed line-up of transformative sessions designed to help you grow your business across digital, domestic, and overseas markets. 💼Running and growing a business 🌍️Selling overseas 🖥️Digital skills Explore our full events calendar

Running and growing a business

How to achieve prompt payment for your business in 2026 Tuesday 13 January | 14:00 - 15:00 Take control of your cashflow in 2026. Learn proven strategies to speed up payments and safeguard your business with expert advice from the UK’s Small Business Commissioner.

Selling overseas

Gateway USA: Retail opportunities in the US and Canada Monday 12 January | 15:00 - 16:00 Get insight into the latest opportunities and emerging trends shaping the booming consumer and retail markets in the USA and Canada.

Overview of skills opportunities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Tuesday 13 January | 10:00 - 11:00 Explore skills opportunities in Saudi Arabia, debunking myths and offering expert tips from DBT specialists on succeeding in the market.

Gateway USA: Get ready for the USA Wednesday 14 January | 14:00 - 15:00 Ready to sell in the USA? Success starts with understanding the essentials. Learn how to adapt your products and services for the American market and unlock new opportunities.

Export Accelerator: Reaching new international customers Thursday 15 January | 10:00 - 11:00 Supercharge your international growth by discovering how to reach and resonate with new customers across the globe.

10 things you should know about Cameroon Thursday 15 January | 14:00 - 15:00 Join the UK Cameroon Chamber of Commerce and expert contributors to discover why Cameroon should be next on your exporting wishlist.

How to promote your medical products in China Friday 16 January | 09:00 - 10:00 Learn why many medtech firms fail to gain traction in China’s digital-first healthcare market and how you could succeed.

Digital skills

AI in B2B marketing: Demand generation and lead nurturing Monday 12 January | 10:00 - 11:00 Learn how AI can bring precision, speed, and personalisation to lead generation and nurturing.

Engage distributors online: Strategies for success Tuesday 13 January | 12:00 - 13:00 Gain valuable insights and knowledge from industry experts on taking your B2B ecommerce strategy to the next level!

ℹ️ Remember that if you can't join a live event, as long as you sign up you will have access to a recording of the session in your business.gov account for up to 4 weeks after.

Business Academy Team | Department for Business and Trade

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