| Business
[ 2014-10-22 ]
GUBA Expo 2014 explodes in London next month GUBA Awards will be hosting a two-day Expo at the
Charlton Athletic Football Club, London, on Friday
November 7 and Saturday November 8, 2014.
The Expo will be taking place from 9am to 6pm on
both days.
The expo will be a business focused event aiming
to equip businesses with the knowledge and
insights on procurement standards and supply
procedures to major multinational companies in the
UK.
It will be a platform for buyers to connect with
potential suppliers and offers investment
prospects for attendees.
The objective of the GUBA Expo is to increase
trade between the UK and Africa, to increase the
economic opportunities for Africa and the UK.
The focus will be centered on connecting small and
medium-sized African businesses (SMBs) seeking to
establish their products in the British mainstream
market.
These SMBs will gain access to industry experts
who will share knowledge and advice on achieving
industry-set benchmarks.
The event will also feature exhibitions,
networking and invaluable workshops led by
industry experts.
The current prominence of African inspired
products on the British market makes it imperative
for SMBs to market and promote products
effectively.
Major retailers such as Tesco, Sainsbury’s and
ASOS have demonstrated their interest in African
SMBs by stocking products from various countries
on the continent. The GUBA Expo aims to bridge the
gap between production and procurement for SMBs,
and hopes to facilitate a profitable
relationship.
The first day of the GUBA Expo will be an
opportunity for attendees to benefit from the
informative workshops. Experts from various
companies will speak on areas such as: Business
Planning, Going Global on a Budget, How to Pitch &
win Contracts, Expand your Brand with Social
Media, Branding & Packaging, Tax, Exports and
Imports. Attendees and registered exhibitors will
get to partake in Q&A sessions alongside these
workshops.
The second day of the expo will be a showcase of
the products on offer by the registered
exhibitors. Products on offer and presented for
sale on the day will include: Clothes and
Accessories, Furniture, Cosmetics, Food &
Beverages and many more. Procurement experts and
wholesale buyers from major outlets will also
sample products, interact and provide advice.
Several dignitaries and business experts have
confirmed attendance to the GUBA Expo.
Among them are Ghana's Minister for Tourism,
Cultureand Creative Arts Ghana, Elizabeth
Ofosu-Adjare, MP for Greenwich & Woolwich, Nick
Raynsford, Representatives from Barclays Bank and
several others. Source - Joy News
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