Mike Stokes

Retired export adviser. Author of "Positive Networking", "The Intrepid Exporter" and "Posh Claret"

[Mike Stokes @exportential]

I am delighted to report that my third book "Posh Claret" has just been released. Unlike my first two efforts, which were business books, this one is aimed at retro football fans.

[Mike Stokes @exportential]

For the front and back cover of my latest book, I used the services of an excellent photographer, based in Grantham. Many thanks to @nicolaauckland for a superb service.

[Mike Stokes @exportential]

@peter_levy I have no problem with smokers carrying on with their habit as long as the services of the NHS are withdrawn from them. Why should we have to pay?

[Mike Stokes @exportential]

My new book "The Intrepid Exporter" is released tomorrow, 29th November. This is a "How To Export" guide, with over 100 anecdotes and observations from my 38 years in international trade. Here is the Amazon link https://t.co/WpSHMyywoC

[Mike Stokes @exportential]

I am getting excited as my first book, “Positive Networking”, will be released tomorrow (15th). It is based upon my observations of business networking over the last 20 years. Learn how to network effectively but also learn how NOT to do it!
https://t.co/1k1ra7WtJT

[Mike Stokes @exportential]

I am delighted to announce that “Positive Networking” will be released on Wednesday 15th March. The book provides tips and advice for business networkers but it also gives lots of ideas to networking group leaders.
https://t.co/1k1ra7WtJT

[Mike Stokes @exportential]

I get concerned about the number of people saying "at last it's Friday" or something similar. Believe me, life is too short - so don't go wishing away your time. If your job is so dreary and unfulfilling, then do something different!

[Mike Stokes @exportential]

@moneymadeclear @hannahforest Another couple of defeats and Dyche will get the call!

[Mike Stokes @exportential]

@peter_levy in the circumstances people who have not been vaccinated should NOT be allowed into the Lincoln Xmas Market. What do these folks not understand?

[Mike Stokes @exportential]

Help yourselves to free downloadable export tutorials and export blogs at https://t.co/A6uDX34JER

[Global Trade Department @GlobalTradeDept]

We're excited to welcome #Lincolnshire businesses to this specially focused #peergroup support, focusing 100% on #internationaltrade. Please feel free to share with any business you think may benefit. https://t.co/GnL3FsuxWv

[Mike Stokes @exportential]

@broadway1510 Sorry @broadway1510 I've only just seen your tweet about my lot getting stuffed by Leeds. I'm afraid we were already on the beach by then! Take care

[@FSBEastMids @FSBEastMids]

Join us for a brand new monthly series of #FSBSupportOnline events - This month - your questions answered about the new working relationship between the UK & the EU. 22 Feb - 2pm. https://t.co/ga4clCKPE1 @exportential @RisaUKLtd

[Lincolnshire Chamber @lincscham]

📅 Join us Wednesday for our FREE Exporting webinar with @exportential.

The support @tradegovuk and our Chamber team can offer helps local businesses:

💰 Save money
✔️ Become more efficient
📈 Grow internationally

Register here 👉 https://t.co/QrufS4lLiE

[Mike Stokes @exportential]

Looking forward to working with @lincscham on Wednesday, helping new Lincs exporters https://t.co/MEKckrInnb

[Lincolnshire Chamber @lincscham]

Are you a new, recent or lapsed exporter? Let us help!

📅 Join us next Wednesday for this FREE webinar with
@tradegovuk's @exportential.

Get support, explore the newly announced DIT services and how we can help, and ask your questions!

Register 👉 https://t.co/CBsyTTJOjY

[Lincolnshire Chamber @lincscham]

Are you a new, recent or lapsed exporter? Let us help!

📅 Join us next Wednesday for this FREE webinar with @tradegovuk's @exportential.

Get support, explore the newly announced DIT services and how we can help, and ask your questions!

Register 👉 https://t.co/dHxR899y32

[Mike Stokes @exportential]

Exporters who supply under "DDP" terms are now realising what their full responsibilities are - completing overseas customs declarations, having to register and pay for overseas VAT and possibly appointing a fiscal representative.

[Liz Truss @trussliz]

In 2021 we will be adding to the deals we have struck covering 63 countries plus EU.

Negotiations already underway with 🇺🇸 🇦🇺 and 🇳🇿 as well as planned #CPTPP accession.

Let's make 2021 the year of trade and 🇬🇧 as a global digital and services hub. #HNY

https://t.co/Zi2U7HVSqU

[Mike Stokes @exportential]

“No Duty” Doesn’t Mean “No Changes”
There will be no duties on trade between the UK and the EU. This has come as a huge relief for businesses on both sides of the Channel – but it doesn’t mean there are no changes. Businesses still have a number of things to prepare by 31 Dec