International services

Here are just some of the ways that our international services team can be of help to you:

BESA recognises the continuing globalisation of the education resources market and takes seriously its role in encouraging firms to export.

1. The BESA Code of Practice - use the logo to ensure that customers all over the world know that you value safety, reliability and value for money.
2. Weekly industry education news from the UK and overseas - direct to your Inbox. You choose which service you or others in your organisation need.
3. BESAbook - the Directory of Products and Suppliers (the BESAbook), is distributed to educational professionals and key purchasers all over the world.
4. BETT - BETT is the world's foremost event for ICT in education. BESA members receive a 5% discount off the cost of exhibiting at the Show. BETT now has a 25% international attendance.
5. The Education Show - The Education Show is the key event for general school resources. BESA members receive a 15% discount off the cost of exhibiting at the Show. Working with UKTI, we bring Commercial Officers and buyers from all over the world.
6. Sector-related overseas missions, exhibitions and seminars - BESA works with UKT&I to bring UK suppliers to overseas markets. Grants are sometimes available.
7. International leads - after every overseas mission or exhibition, leads are available on request.
8. Governmental links - BESA maintains close links with various Government departments and agencies that have an international remit to raise the profile of the sector, and to secure funding and opportunities that will increase members' opportunities for developing sales overseas.
9. Advice - BESA also offers practical advice and information for exporters.
10. Networking events - a regular calendar of events allow members to develop relationships within the industry and with fellow professionals. These take the form of gala dinners, awards evenings and informal information and meeting days.
11. Seminars - in order that members may be kept informed of current developments within education, free seminars are arranged each year, including a focus on international sales.
12. Research and market reports - market reports on various countries or regions around the world available to BESA members.
13. Tenders - the BESA website provides a free tenders service, covering both UK and international opportunities.

A list of current international events and initiatives is available from the BESA website.

For international enquiries, contact William Prieto-Parra, International Manager or Mariama Gerard, Assistant International Manager.

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