Businesses of all shapes and sizes looking to gain confidence, clarity, know-how or simply a refresher in importing and exporting can in-person access specialist training right here in Aberdeen.
Bethan Customs Consultancy Ltd is hosting an interactive workshop, Introduction to Importing & Exporting, on Thursday 9th October, 9:30am–12:30pm, at its training room in Oldmeldrum. Guided by director Nicola Alexander, the session breaks down the complexity of customs into clear, practical steps you can actually use in your business.
“Customs doesn’t have to be complicated, in fact we believe that #CustomsIsCool and our mission is to show businesses that with the right knowledge and systems in place, importing and exporting can be straightforward, compliant, and even enjoyable,” said Nicola.
What to expect on the course?
- What an import is, why it’s needed, the steps to follow, and the key documents required for compliance
- What an export is, why it’s needed, the steps to follow, and the key documents required for compliance
- How to set up systems that give you full traceability and control of customs activities in your business
- And the key takeaway? Customs doesn’t have to be complicated - in fact #CustomsIsCool
Why does this matter?
Getting customs wrong can cost businesses time, money, and even reputational damage. A refresher or structured introduction is highly recommended for anyone trading internationally or planning to.
Nicola said: “I’ve seen brilliant teams come unstuck by the tiniest customs slip from using the wrong Incoterms®, missing export evidence, or just trusting an agent’s default settings without really knowing the impact. This isn’t about pointing fingers; it’s about giving you the confidence and control to keep things on track.
"Our Introduction to Importing & Exporting workshop is all about the essentials. What ‘good’ looks like, how to spot the red flags early and how to build simple systems so you’re not firefighting later. You’ll walk away with practical checklists, clearer language for suppliers and freight partners, and a traceability framework that stands up to scrutiny.
"At Bethan we care, we trust, we embrace change and we stay curious and that’s exactly how we make customs human, relevant and usable for real teams doing real work. If you’re already trading internationally (or planning to) three hours with us now could save you months of cost, delay and stress. #CustomsIsCool and with the right know-how, it really is manageable.”
Event details:
- Date & Time: Thursday, 09th October from 9:30am to 12:30pm
- Location: Bethan Customs Consultancy Ltd, Suite C, Unit 6 Colpy Business Park, Oldmeldrum, AB51 0FU
- Format: In-person workshop (expect notes, snacks, conversation, Q&A and a hello from some of Team Bethan too)
- Duration: 3 hours
Buy your ticket online today as spots are of course limited for this in-person session - don’t miss your chance to gain clarity, confidence and coolness in the importing and exporting process!
Visit https://bethancustomsconsultancy.com/services/training for more information on Bethan Training Courses.