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I help businesses trade internationally with confidence and without fear. Supporting them to import and export efficiently, find new markets and suppliers, and making sure HMRC never becomes a headache. I ensure they remain compliant throughout the process and across borders.
I have spent 25+ years in international trade, starting as a junior buying administrator and working my way up to Head of Customs, Logistics and VAT at Fraser Group (Sports Direct), where I built their customs department from the ground up and was instrumental in developing and executing their worldwide logistics operation.
After that, I became Director for Special Projects at the Chartered Institute of Export and International Trade, working hands-on with businesses, small and large, through customs audits, staff training, and compliance reviews.
Now, through CIE Services Ltd, I work with businesses across every sector. From those taking their first steps into importing and/or exporting, to established traders who want to source smarter, break into new markets, or streamline operations so goods flow efficiently without costly delays or compliance issues.
Credentials you can trust:
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<li>Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Export and International Trade (FCIEx)</li>
<li>Diploma in International Trade</li>
<li>Diploma in World Customs and Compliance Regulations (Distinction)</li>
<li>25+ years firsthand experience across multiple industries and markets</li>
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What I actually do:
I do not just keep you compliant, I help you grow and operate smarter. That means setting up efficient import/export systems from scratch, identifying the right suppliers and sourcing opportunities, opening up new international markets, training your team so they understand why they are doing something (not just ticking boxes), and acting as your outsourced customs department, handling declarations, licences, and special procedures while you get on with running your business.
I cover the strategic and the practical: 
Market entry strategy, product sourcing, customs compliance, origin rules that save you money, commodity codes and tariff classification, valuation, customs special procedures (warehousing, inward/outward processing, temporary admission), HMRC audits and appeals, UK, EU and Rest of the World border processes, post-Brexit trade, and making sure your supply chain runs as efficiently as possible.
Why work with me?
I keep things practical, affordable, and flexible. You get someone who has been in the trenches at one of the UK's biggest importers and exporters, who knows what HMRC looks for, who understands supply chains and sourcing, and who explains complex regulations in plain English. No jargon, no faffing about, just clear guidance that keeps you compliant, competitive, and growing.
Ready to make international trade work harder for your business?
Whether you are exploring new markets, looking for better suppliers, streamlining operations, or want peace of mind you are doing it right, get in touch and let me help you trade with confidence and without fear.

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