Leicestershire businesses are invited to a free seminar next month to hear experts speak about the benefits of exporting to China as well as receiving up-to-date information on current trading patterns with the country.

Yorkshire Bank's Financial Solutions Centre in New Walk is hosting a Trading with China breakfast seminar on Tuesday, March 9 at 8am.

Gavin Friend, group economic strategist at National Australia Bank which owns Yorkshire Bank, will give a talk focused on looking at the impact on supply and demand for business in the China and UK economies.

Jason Feehily, head of the Leicester-based East Midlands China Business Bureau, will give an insight into regional differences and opportunities as well as provide practical advice to assist companies with their business dealings in China.

Mark Runiewicz, international partner at Yorkshire Bank, will then give a presentation called Financing trade with China which will cover payment and credit risks together with a demonstration of best practices.

Gary Shepherdson, business partner at Yorkshire Bank in Leicester, said this event had been organised as part of Yorkshire Bank's commitment to adding value to the local business community.

"We have brought together an experienced team of specialists to talk about the opportunities arising from the growth of the Chinese economy," he said.

"This is an ideal event in the current economic climate since exporting is a key area for many businesses and I anticipate a thought provoking session."

Runiewicz said the seminar had been organised to give companies who were considering exporting to China a valuable insight into trading with the country and to give a report on the present trading conditions.

"Our aim is for the seminar to ease any fears businesses in Leicester may have if they have never exported before to China because we realise it can be a daunting prospect," he said.

"We hope this seminar will encourage companies to continue trading or start trading with businesses in China because there is a great deal of help from organisations in this region to help you every step of the way."

To confirm your place at the Yorkshire Bank seminar, please email trishna.rajpara@eu.nabgroup.com