Membership of the Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade

My organisation's Business Membership with the Chartered Institute has been instrumental to my international trade career, supporting me as I grow in my role. The webinars, member-exclusive resources, and annual conference have all contributed to my learning and given me greater confidence in my day-to-day work.

We chose to become Business Members with the Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade because their compliance values align with our own. Business Membership is a strategic investment for Lush as a business because it helps improve our team’s abilities around customs compliance.

Business Membership gives us the knowledge, insights, and support we need to navigate the global trade landscape with confidence. The daily newsletter, webinars, and networking events help us stay informed, compliant, and ahead of regulatory changes. The Chartered Institute is an essential partner to our business.

Working in international trade means regulations and requirements are constantly evolving, so having access to relevant, practical training and regular updates helps our team stay informed and build their knowledge across a wide range of export topics. The team find the sessions engaging and relevant to the work we are doing.

Access to expert guidance gives us confidence and reassurance, and the quick response means that we’re not waiting to deal with issues that occur today. The helpdesk was a particularly compelling benefit for me because I used it in the past to avoid many serious issues with international trade, so I knew that it was important for a new business starting off well.

Business Membership has increased our confidence as a team in a huge way. The training we’ve been through along with the support from the helpdesk, which we’re using on a regular basis, enables our clients to benefit from our expertise. Business membership has helped us reduce compliance risk by ensuring we get it right the first time, every time.

I would thoroughly recommend Business Membership – it's just so useful. We go to their technical helpdesk if we have something that comes to us that we're not sure about. They also offer Lunchtime Learning webinars, led by people who have been in trade so they know exactly what they are talking about.

I think every company should invest in that open knowledge for the team in logistics. There are so many changes and challenges every day. Business Membership has been helpful for the whole team and company.

Through my membership of the Chartered Institute – an organisation dedicated to supporting those who work in exporting and importing – I have access to expertise and industry best-practice vital to keep me and my business informed and operating at the top of our game.

The challenge within this profession is staying on top of ever-changing legislation and regulations. The Chartered Institute is an excellent partner, not just for training courses, but also by providing helpful tools like webinars and special interest groups.