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Paul Walters

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I have worked in International Trade for over 40 years and have a wide range of experience in the export and logistics field. I am well-travelled and used to dealing with clients from both home and overseas. I have been described as being at ease in building business relationships.

My roles have included logistic movement of goods by air, sea and road modes both export and import. I have worked also in the commercial environment dealing with all aspects from production through to payments. I also have considerable experience at exhibitions at home and overseas.

I have worked at International Trade fairs in the U.K., Europe, North America and the Far East and have worked closely with DIT to arrange new market introductions and obtained grants for overseas visits and exhibitions. I have a considerable network of contacts within British Embassies and trade offices around the world.

Lime Tree:

Imagine growing your business through International Trade.

Lime Tree has over forty years’ experience in international trade covering, logistics, supply chain and manufacturing.

Lime Tree acts as international trade adviser to small and medium size companies by tailoring support packages to suit their particular needs.  Lime Tree's flexibility can range from a fixed project basis or simply by the hour, day or half day support on an ad-hoc basis.

We are happy to help with all or any part of the above or if you want to just consider your options.

Lime Tree offer you the support that you need to grow, to discover and exploit new markets or to develop new products to give you a further competitive advantage.  Let us do the work that leaves you free to concentrate on what you do best.

&lt;p&gt;I'm a &lt;a href='http://www.danmartinuk.com'&gt;freelance content creator and event host&lt;/a&gt; who helps small businesses and the organisations that support them. I have 18 years of experience as a small business journalist having interviewed hundreds of entrepreneurs from billionaires like Sir Richard Branson to the founders behind brand new start-ups. I've worked for a range of leading small business publications and support groups, most recently as head of content at Enterprise Nation where I was responsible for the prolific output of content on the company's blog and social media. I'm based in Bristol where I run and host regular events with the local small business community and have strong connections to major business organisations in the south west region. In total, I've hosted over 50 events; from intimate meet-ups to conferences with an audience of hundreds including events for international brands like Facebook and Xero. I'm also a big fan of podcasts having hosted Enterprise Nation's Small Business Sessions as well as lots of online events including Facebook Live interviews, webinars and three live web chats from inside 10 Downing Street. With my partner, I co-run Lifestyle District, a lifestyle blog focused on culture, art, theatre and photography.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;I'm here to help. I'm volunteering free advice calls of up to an hour as part of the Recovery Advice for Business scheme, over the next 6 months. Please get in touch to see how I can help your business.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

Freelance content creator & event host

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Border controls on agri-food imports from EU to UK will be further delayed.

I provide marketing, management, coaching and education services, in the media, technology and entertainment sectors. I specialise in building and delivering tailored personal improvement programmes, planning workshops and management team seminars focused on the areas of; new services, innovation, media partnerships and collaboration. I hold an MA in Coaching and Mentoring, a post-graduate Diploma in Business (Marketing), a PGCHE (Adult Development) and BA (Hons) Law and lecture on professional development, planning and management. <br /> Prior to coaching and coaching, my corporate career covered IP rights licensing, marketing and innovation management working at; Yell.com, TVNZ, Walt Disney and Office Dept. 
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As a consultant, I have delivered programmes to teams and agencies such as; Tata Communications, John Lewis Waitrose, Powwownow, IP Integration, The AA and Pomegranate Media and created marketing and innovation modules for various Universities and business schools, including; BIMM (London), Winchester University, Henley Business School, Krems (Donau-Universitat Krems), The Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM, Guildford) and Metropolis Studios.  
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I work mostly in London and I am based at Century Club (on Shaftesbury Avenue) and The RSA (on The Strand).&nbsp;

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M3 / M4 Business Networking Group

Where? You will know it if you are here! From Reading to Southampton, from Woking down to Bristol (and lots of places in between, across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey, Thames Valley and Wiltshire).  Share your thoughts, questions, contacts and opportunities here.

US expansion planning (30 minute)

There are many routes to success when expanding to the US, and there are pitfalls to avoid.  Let's start a conversation and I'll provide you with resources to set you up for success.