Exhibitor Prospectus
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Tackle Trade World Fair

9 – 11 August 2008
Ria Centre, Amsterdam

The inaugural Tackle Trade World Fair is a great opportunity to open up new territories, a chance to launch your 2009 range to the world in one place at one time and become a truly global brand

The Angling Trades Association has secured funding from UK Trade & Investment for TTWF 2008 in Amsterdam. The ATA are pleased to be able to offer eligible company’s grants to put towards the cost of their stand so
why not take advantage of the following:

·         £1,000 grant available for SME’s (small or medium-sized enterprises) - i.e. has less than 250 employees, has an annual turnover not exceeding €50m and not more than 25% of its capital is owned by an enterprise which is not an SME towards costs of a stand 

·         Meet exhibitors from 142 countries trade visitors from around the world

·         Casting pool

·         Networking

·         Accompanied and advised by an experienced exhibitor manager

·         Benefit from the services of a group freight forwarder

·         Benefit from use of ATA stand for meetings etc.

Naturally, you will receive full assistance in the run up to the exhibition and the ATA team will do everything to assist you in making the most of the business opportunities that arise when exhibiting at the 2008 TTWF show.

 

THE OFFICIAL CLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION IS 6th June 2008

Exhibitors Terms & Conditions

To be eligible for funding companies must now meet the following criteria:

a)    Must be a UK based business that is either actively investigating export opportunities or is already involved in exporting from the UK.

b)    Must be a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) i.e. has less than 250 employees, has an annual turnover not exceeding €50m and not more than 25% of its capital is owned by an enterprise which is not an SME.

c)    Must be a new exporter (see Definition below)

d)    Participants must only promote at the exhibition the business, trade and brand names detailed on their application form.

e)    Participants must ensure that their exhibition stand or space is manned by at least one dedicated representative for the duration of the exhibition.

f)     Must not have received more than €200,000 in government funding in the previous 3 years.

g)    Must be selling products or services originating substantially in the UK or be adding significant value to a product or service of non-UK origin.

h)   Companies will be ineligible for funding if they do not own the brand they are selling and the brand owner already exports to the market concerned.

i)     Since 1 April 2006 a participant must have received no more than 2 grants under these terms and conditions prior to the grant currently being applied for.

j)     A participant must not receive any other contributions from public funds towards stand space, stand construction and freight in relation to participation at the exhibition.

k)    Participants accept full responsibility for their own insurance for any risks associated with taking part in the exhibition.

l)     All participants must complete and submit a completed UKTI Exhibitor Questionnaire to UKTI within one month after the closing date of the show.

m)  Provide a copy of your invoice for stand space at the show to the ATO.

c) During the past 12 months, less than 10% of turnover resulted from proactive exports (i.e. sales to new overseas customers that have been actively identified by the business) and no more than 25% of turnover resulted from a combination of proactive and reactive exports.  Reactive exports would normally result from unplanned approaches from potential overseas customers and from UK-based third parties, or from overseas responses to UK-focused web sites.

If your company is eligible for funding and exhibits at TTW 2008 a flat rate grant of £1,000 can be claimed.  The grant will no longer be directly related to your expenditure but you must be able to prove that you have spent a minimum of £1,000 in direct exhibiting costs (i.e. space, stand, freight).

The UK Trade & Investment grant will cover:

• Stand design
• Physical stand costs, including shell scheme
• Labour costs in relation to physical construction of stand
• Heating
• Power Supply
• Carpets
• Furniture hire
• Cleaning
• Internet connection/phone connection (excluding equipment rental and call charges)
• Display aids, but excluding any products/samples unless they are part of the stand construction
• Graphics
• Security
• Transportation and hire of audio visual equipment
• Transportation charges for stand and stand display items excluding items which are for sale at the event or not being returned to either the UK or to their original point of origin. No other costs will be considered for grant calculation purposes.

NB:     Recoverable local taxes, including VAT, and insurance costs of any kind are not grant-eligible costs.

 

The grant is no longer directly related to your expenditure but you must be able to prove that you have spent a minimum of £1,000 in direct exhibiting costs

If you have any questions applying for an export grant please contact Suraj Roopra by email via suraj@sportsandplay.com or telephone 024 7641 4999 extension 204.

How do you book a stand at TTWF 2008?

1.            Read terms and conditions and make sure you are eligible for a UKTI grant

2.            Fill in the grant application form and send it with promotional literature on your company to the ATA

3.            Book a space at TTWF 2008 through Sean O’Driscoll, Tel: 07788922976. 

4.            Book your hotel and flights, many low cost airlines fly direct to Amsterdam.

Assistance Available from Official Sources

(For which charges may be made)

Exhibiting at overseas trade shows can be an extremely effective way of creating and following up business opportunities.  This applies to Holland  as much as anywhere else, although it maybe necessary for you to make more visits before contracts are won.  It would not be appropriate to travel to Italy without having carried out some research, or agreed some specific meetings in advance.  The ATA and UKTI want your participation in the exhibition to be a success.  The ATA and UKTI can advise you on the market, cultural and business practices and direct you in the right way for preparing to do business in Italy.  In the first instance, always contact your local business links.

Business Links

The British Embassy in Italy has commercial departments staffed by professionals to help and advise British businesses.  They can be of practical help to your company before, during and after the exhibition.  Your local Business Link will be able to co-ordinate, with the British Embassy in Amsterdam, any preparatory work that is necessary ahead of your arrival. 

To find your local Business Link Signpost Line, call 0345 567765 or 0141 248 2700 for Scottish Trade International; 02920 825 097 for Welsh Office Overseas Trade Services; 02890 545 339 for IDB Northern Ireland.

UK Trade & Investment

UK Trade & Investment has regional offices throughout the UK, which exist to provide practical assistance to British Exporters.  Whether your company is new to the market or not, you can enlist their help.  They can provide you with market information and advice – from tariffs and regulations to local marketing methods.  They will give you a general idea of the prospects for your product or services and advise you on the best way of tackling the market.

For Further information, please contact Suraj Roopra at suraj@sportsandplay.com