Mentoring

The Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade’s head of membership, Sophie Tothill, covered the benefits of a Chartered Institute membership, including events, webinars, recent news affecting traders, as well as the exclusive resources and expertise the Chartered Institute can offer to help.

Business member benefit spotlight: A suite of essential services to empower your business

As part of our commitment to supporting business members, the Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade is proud to provide a suite of essential services through our partner, Business Shield HR Health & Safety.

This exclusive benefit offers peace of mind and empowers your business with invaluable support across legal, HR, health and safety, and tax.

We know these resources are crucial for many of our business members, and we’re proud to provide this support for our global community of international trade leaders and professionals.

Unlimited access to expertise

Our business members gain 365-day access to experienced advisors across key areas that impact business operations and growth:

  • Legal and HR advice lines available every day of the year
  • Professional guidance on health and safety and tax issues
  • Trusted support from Business Shield’s seasoned specialists to help your business stay compliant and proactive

Key benefits of business members

  • 365-Day access to advice lines: Through Business Shield HR Health & Safety, members have round-the-clock access to experts in legal, HR, health and safety, and tax during office hours. Advisors are on hand to support you, whether it’s a quick question or a complex issue, ensuring you have the expertise you need when you need it
  • Comprehensive document library: Access Business Shield’s library of over 750 downloadable documents, including templates and guidance for legal, HR, health and safety, and tax matters. These resources help you save time and operate confidently with reliable, ready-to-use documents

Why choose a business membership?

This suite of services is free of charge for our business members—an invaluable resource that provides exceptional value and tangible support.

With Business Shield HR Health & Safety as our partner, the Chartered Institute is here to empower you with the resources you need to navigate challenges, enhance operations, and focus on what you do best.

Join us as a business member today and experience the benefits that support the success of international trade leaders and professionals worldwide.

Mentoring matters

It was a privilege to bring so many of our members together last week (14 November) to discuss mentoring and our exclusive mentoring platform.

Joined by the Chartered Institute’s head of academic services Mikaela Morgans and PLD Mentoring’s Chris Murray, we explained how members can maximise the benefits of this platform and the five key career stages, as well as busting common myths about the best time in your career to mentor others or receive mentoring yourself.

Mentoring plays a vital role in supporting our members' growth and career development.

Since the event, we’ve had numerous members sign up to become mentors and mentees, and we’re thrilled to see this platform grow. Through peer-to-peer support, we’re empowering our members to achieve their full potential.