What can SCCI business centre offer you? |07 July 2014

The Seychelles Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) last month launched its business centre which is dedicated to promoting entrepreneurship skills among youths and female entrepreneurs especially.

It has come about with the collaboration of different partners notably the British high commission which provided the computers, printer and scanner and Airtel 1MB free internet for the chamber.

The centre, located on the second floor of Ebrahim House on Francis Rachel Street, was officially opened by SCCI chairman Marco Francis in the presence of British high commissioner Lindsay Skoll and the managing director of Airtel Seychelles, Amadou Dina, both co-partners in the projects.

The SCCI has negotiated with leading organisations to bring to entrepreneurs support services to help save money and make effective use of time.
As a member of SCCI you can benefit from a number of services for free or a minimal competitive fee.

Chamber HR
The Chamber HR service provides business with access to professional HR advice and documentation.

Chamber HR Helpline
You have a HR query? Just call and you will be advised and supported from our HR expert.
Free service to members includes access to downloaded policies, forms, documents, letters, templates and factsheets. Also included is a downloadable Contract of Employment and an Employee Book.

The Ultimate Business Network
SCCI will put you in touch with numerous businesses and organisations nationally, regionally and internationally.

Members Database
Members can request one free members’ listing per year, containing details of all members.

Website Listing
Members have 1000 characters to create their own business profile on the SCCI’s website. Select key words to optimise your profile to help other members to find you when they search for new business partners. You can also post exclusive service and product offers in the member-to-member trading area.

Tenders Alerting Service
Receive tender notifications from the Tenders Alerting Service. The Chamber will inform you of all tenders released.

Mailer inserts
Get your message out to 3,000 member businesses by inserting your flyer in a Chamber mailing.

Marketing Tips
Download marketing tips from our website which will help you to efficiently market your business.

International Website
www.askscci.co.uk provides users with the opportunity to ask questions, find solutions and debate topics in a forum. Also on this site is international news, details of events and international training courses.


e-newsletter
The e-newsletter is full of information on key business topics and is sent out on a monthly basis to all members.

International Trade Missions
Trade missions provide an opportunity to explore new markets and facilitate your connection to new customers or trade partners.

International Export Documentation Service
This service offers a wide range of documents to aid explorers including Certificates of Origin etc…

International Events & Forums
SCCI aims to host at least one international conference annually with local businesses joined by business people from other countries. The event showcases some interesting speakers and also provides exhibition opportunities.

International Trade Training
SCCI offers an extensive range of training courses covering all aspects of the international trade process. These cover core subjects such as documentation, import procedures and ITOPS, strategic subjects such as exhibitions, appointing agents and managing financial risk and customs issues such as customs audit and rules of origin.

Linkto Project
Are you looking to trade with other countries? The Linkto project can help you by matching your business with verified worldwide businesses that are relevant to your product or service.

Exhibition Stands
SCCI gathers information about potential exhibition stand and informs its members.

Advertising
You may use the SCCI Secretariat to distribute your advertising products documents, which may include brochures, other publications.

Lobbying
SCCI represents its members on all key issues at local, regional and international levels and works with all key local agencies on your good behalf.

Insurance Services
Members can benefit from free insurance advice, offering discounted rates for a variety of insurance products including Employers Liability, Public Liability, Professional Indemnity, Office Project and more.

Chamber Business Information Services
Why spend your valuable time looking for information? Just call the Chamber Information Team and let them find the answer while you run your business.

Members’ Briefings
The Members’ Briefing newsletter is full of general business news, events information, international trade updates, trade opportunities, training course availability and it also lists all new members. It is also mailed free of charge to all members.

SCCI Fund Raising
Annual Business Ball/Gala Dinner

Compiled by M. Julie