Issue 6 2019

28 Acquisition International - Issue 6 2019 Apr19238 “...the firm are recognised by a large number of UK companies as a reliable provider of benefit to their import and export staffs, the courses are often used as part of the induction training for new members of staff. As a small company, Strong & Herd LLP place a strong focus on providing a personal service which has been tailored to their clients’ needs.” Strong & Herd LLP are a widely respected consultancy in all areas of international trade. Recently, the firm found success in AI’s Global Excellence Awards 2019 where they were selected in Best Import & Export Trading Consultancy 2019 – UK. On the back of this win, we profile the firm to discover more about the award-winning services they provide to their clients. stablished in 1995, Strong & Herd LLP are an outsource function to numerous companies who are unable to import or export goods themselves, which can be for technical, complex or staff related reasons. In addition to this, the firm help businesses to produce numerous import and export guides/bibles and are able to achieve this by having access to numerous websites and HMRC support. Over the years, the team at Strong & Herd LLP have accumulated vast knowledge and experience within the industry, as well as establishing themselves as widely respected consultants in all areas of international trade. The firm’s associate network allows coverage from finding agents or distributors, customers or suppliers to issues relating to export control compliance (both UK and USA), payment, including financing, handling excise duties and VAT controls both in the UK and EU. Today, the firm are recognised by a large number of UK companies as a reliable provider of benefit to their import and export staffs, the courses are often used as part of the induction training for new members of staff. As a small company, Strong & Herd LLP place a strong focus on providing a personal service which has been tailored to their clients’ needs. Enabling the firm to deliver these award-winning services, are the experienced, hard-working and committed team who form the backbone of Strong & Herd LLP. Overall, the team at Strong & Herd LLP take great pride in providing their clients with the best products in the most professional way, whether that be training one person in a warehouse (which has been the base) or even presenting to an audience of more than 100 people at the Institute of Directors (defence contractors). Looking ahead to what the future holds, the team at Strong & Herd LLP will continue to provide an outstanding service to their clients, ensuring that they not only meet the requirements which have been set but also surpasses their expectations. Lastly, Strong & Herd LLP hope to build upon the countless accomplishments which they have achieved over the years, which includes their recent success in Acquisition Intl.’s Global Excellence Awards 2019 where they were justly awarded the accolade Best Import & Export Trading Consultancy 2019 – UK. Company: Strong & Herd LLP, Manchester M22 5WB Web Address: www.strongandherd.co.uk One Stop Shop for International Trade E From back left Tim, Steve, Gail and Andy – 4 Strong and Herd staff members attending an annual event run by BEXA (British Exporters Association) at the Houses of Parliament 0n 15th May 2019 (House of Lords Terrace Pavillion)