Who we are 

 

The British-Swedish Chamber of Commerce is a networking organisation and business forum with members whom are interested and engaged in trade between Sweden and the United Kingdom. The BSCC is an independent, non-political and non-profit organisation based in Stockholm.  BSCC provides a forum for discussion and dissemination of information on topics of current interest to senior business executives and is a means to market member companies to other members.

 

Our members cover a wide range of enterprises that are valuable for the network, and we are currently focusing on the development of the network to correspond to future demands. We help you and your company to create your network of influential companies in Sweden and in Great Britain.  

 

The organisation is run by a Secretary General under the leadership of a Board consisting of 22 members and 4 Ex Officio members representing the members and the Patrons.

 

BSCC is a member of COBCOE, the umbrella organisation of British Chambers of Commerce in Europe.

We offer

•  A forum to meet potential clients and associates face-to-face.

• Valuable legal, financial and commercial advice through our vast network of members.

•  Valuable contact with British, Swedish and international companies.

• An opportunity for larger, more established companies to offer their knowledge and expertise to smaller companies and the opportunity for smaller companies to take advantage of this.

• Introduction to possible distributors, trading partners and manufacturers.

• Good co-operation with other organisations both in Sweden and the UK, including the British Embassy in Stockholm, the Swedish Embassy in London, the British Council, UK Trade & Investment, the Department of Trade, the Swedish-British Society, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in the UK, other European Chambers of Commerce and organisations and institutions that can be of use to us, and thus to our members.

• The annual Business Directory, including an entry on your company, The Directory includes information about members.

• Our newsletter, The Network, published 3-4 times a year.

• Free company presentation in the newsletter on becoming a member.

• The possibility to be a provider of benefits under our membership incentive package.

• Use of our Web site with information, news and calander.

• Access to the member section of the BSCC Web site, with important and useful information on how to conduct business in Sweden and the UK.

• The possibility for members to advertise in our Newsletter, on our Web site and in the Business Directory.

        Other services:

         Incentive package: The chamber offers an Incentive Package, containing various discount offers on products and services offered by members to other members

         Web site: The Web site holds information on members, news, upcoming events and copies of the newsletter, business information about Sweden and the UK and useful links on the member pages.

 

Why become a member?

Being in business is hard work, and a great deal of success can come from having a network. Being a member of the Chamber is definitely a networking opportunity. It will give your name and your company a certain air of tradition and importance in co-operation with others. There is also a long list of services and contacts that you, as a member, can make use of, and you will gain awareness of cultural differences and extend your own and your staff's bank of knowledge. Membership in the British-Swedish Chamber of Commerce strengthens relations between business contacts on both sides of the North Sea and creates new ones.

 

 

Membership

 

The British-Swedish Chamber of Commerce has 120 members and 20 Patrons. Swedish and British companies and individuals are members, as well as subsidiaries of different sizes and in different fields, with the majority being involved in international trade.

 

Today, building your network is more important than ever. Being a member of the Chamber is definitely a networking opportunity. The Chamber will always promote and recommend the Members in their specific field. Membership of the British-Swedish Chamber of Commerce strengthens relations between business contacts and creates new ones. The BSCC works to increase the number of members and welcomes new ones, both companies and individuals. The BSCC welcomes also younger members and British business executives active in Sweden to the chamber.

 

 

Our Patrons

 

Our patrons are there for the chamber! The Patrons support the work of the chamber, both economically and through their members being more active at events. The larger and more established companies can offer their knowledge and expertise to smaller companies.  The Patrons benefit from a greater exposure in the Business Directory and the Newsletter though extra pages and logo pages.