Business Support
The RLN offers business support, advice, information and resources on foreign language and cultural issues.
We can help you to find interpreters and translators, locate language and cultural training to suit your company’s requirements, improve your export potential and generally point you in the right direction for all of your language queries.
Do you need interpreters or translators? - If you require help with translating documents, etc, into other languages or need an interpreter to help you get the most out of an international business meeting then the RLN can help you.
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Do you need language or cultural trainers? - If your company would benefit from language training or the advice of a cultural consultant then the RLN can help you find providers in your area.
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Would you like to identify your export potential? - If you think there’s a market for your product or service overseas then why not find out what your company’s export potential is? With the help of UK Trade & Investment's Passport to Export scheme you can develop international communications, devise an export strategy and implement it!
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Not sure how your business currently shapes up in terms of export potential? Then why not commission an Export Communications Review? The ECR provides external feedback on your current strengths and weaknesses and advises you on how to improve communications to enable you to enter new markets or actively seek new overseas customers.
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Would you like to find out more about sources of financial assistance? - Depending on the size, location and nature of your business, there may be sources of financial assistance which you can tap into to help with your language and export needs.
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Do you need help with your international communications? - If you want to communicate more effectively with your overseas counterparts but don’t know where to start, we have an online tool which can help you out. Solvit provides advice to businesses on all aspects of international communication planning.
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Do you want to study a language but don’t know where or how? - If you would like to learn another language but don’t know what kind of courses are available in your area then the RLN has pages dedicated to West Midlands’ universities, where you can find out more about the diverse range of language courses the region has to offer, from business specific programmes to short courses for absolute beginners.
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Would you like to read case studies of successful companies? - The Regional Language Networks across the UK are constantly supporting businesses with their language and cultural issues. Case studies of companies from a wide range of industries show how language and cultural skills can make a real impact on your business.
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Do you need language and cultural support for your migrant workers? - If you employ non-English speakers you might benefit from advice and cultural support to enable your foreign workers to settle more easily into working life in the UK and ensure you can communicate effectively.
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We also offer a range of free publications for businesses which are useful to refer back to when addressing your language and cultural needs. You can either order these as hard copies or download them in PDF format from our publications pages.
The RLN also has a selection of free cultural briefings. These guides provide a useful insight into the country’s economy, language and culture and are perfect reading material for those planning a market visit.
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