Trading globally can bring big rewards as well as risks.
Managing them from the outset can set you up for success. Our services help you with your due diligence and getting paid. Members get preferential rates and 'extras'.
Take a look at the wide range of services we offer in-house and via strategic partners to help you minimise the risks of exporting and importing.
UK & INTERNATIONAL CREDIT CHECKS
Helping you with your due diligence
When finding a new overseas customer or supplier, it is always recommended you check their credit worthiness. We can help you with comprehensive credit checks reports.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE SERVICES
Helping you manage FX volatility
Using Foreign currencies in your global trading can add an advantage to your operations but equally can bring some risks. Managing those risks effectively are key so when trading internationally, you are doing so with peace of mind when using Chamber FX Service.
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LETTERS OF CREDIT FULL PREPARATION SERVICES
Helping you use secure method of payment
A Letter of Credit is a guarantee from a bank that the seller will receive payment from a buyer. The bank guarantees that the seller will receive a specified amount of money within a specified time.
Letters of Credit can save you time, reduce risk and accelerate payments. We can assist with checking your documents and will remove the hassle with a full service, leaving you to focus on running your business.
COMMERCIAL DEBT RECOVERY
Helping you get paid even if your customer can't
Most businesses will at some stage be faced with customers who for a variety of reasons either cannot or will not pay on time. This can often lead to cash flow problems.
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Debt collection can help is a key management tool to help traders to keep on track with their unpaid invoices.
CARGO INSURANCE
Helping you move your goods risk free
Cargo losses and damages can happen at any time - due to natural disaster, negligence, criminal events or other. When this happens, there could be huge financial risks when relying on international freight conventions for compensation instead of securing a good cargo insurance.
Understanding the importance of reducing the inherit risks attached to cargo loss and damage, Greater Manchester Chamber has partnered up with JM Glendinning Insurance Brokers who offer bespoke cover for your Cargo Insurance.