Selling Overseas - Responsibilities and accurate customs declarations when exporting

Learn the key processes and compliance basics you need to start exporting with confidence.

What you’ll learn

• Understand the core principles, terminology, and documentation involved in exporting.
• Learn how goods move across borders, including basic customs procedures and compliance requirements.
• Identify common export mistakes, how to avoid them, and where to find reliable support and guidance.

Description
Gain a clear, practical introduction to exporting - covering the essential processes, responsibilities, and compliance requirements you need to trade internationally with confidence. This session will help you reduce errors, build capability, and lay strong foundations for successful exporting.

Speakers
Neil Bird
MD, Brightfinch Limited

Neil has a strong track record of working alongside businesses to navigate complex customs and trade challenges. He works closely with businesses ensuring practical, commercially focused solutions that stand up to regulatory scrutiny while supporting growth.

Neil specialises in assessing supply chain business models to identify opportunities for customs optimisation. This includes improving cashflow, reducing duty exposure, and unlocking efficiencies through the strategic use of customs authorisations and special procedures. His approach is firmly rooted in understanding how a business actually operates, allowing him to translate technical customs frameworks into solutions that deliver tangible commercial benefit.