International Trade Matters Ltd

About Us

International Trade Matters Ltd offers international trade consultancy across sectors, geographies and disciplines. We are the leading independent consultancy for International Trade offering expert advice and support to companies engaged, or interested in, overseas connections or business. With a raft of super Specialists covering Somerset and beyond we offer expert advice on new markets, compliance and international marketing strategies, we offer bespoke packages designed to provide value and satisfaction.

We advise companies on documentary issues and with gaining AEO and/or AE authorisations; provide Export Ready, Export Manager and Export Director services and, also can conduct Export Audit checks to check for non-compliance. Our latest offer is Lean Globalisation, for those companies that want to secure and maximise the effectiveness of their supply chains.

We deliver the British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) accredited International Trade training across the region and work closely with International Lawyers on specific international projects and have been consulted by HM Government to advise on the International prospects for the SW of England. We were also invited to attend a meeting between UK and America with regards to a Free Trade Agreement.

As a small business member of the Institute of Export we have the most up to date and relevant knowledge of the way that trade is changing. Linda Middleton Jones, the Founder of International Trade matters has recently taken the position of Chairman of the Academic Board of the Institute providing and awarding professional qualifications right up to Master level.

Last year we attended the World Trade Organisation Public Forum, took a mission to Russia and helped with an Erasmus + project in Holland. We have a range of international contacts at the very highest levels gained from participation in and by organising world class international summits. We provide speakers and trainers, consultancy service and general advice. We always reduce our charges for Chamber members.
International Trade Matters offer an unparalleled knowledge of local, regional & international contacts matched with an impressive in-depth knowledge of international trade requirements. Our aim is to support corporate aspirations of international growth – whatever the country, whatever the challenge, whatever the opportunity.