Work Placements

Languages for Business provides language and cultural support for SMEs in the East Midlands.Our placement service will:Transform your presence in international marketsHelp you communicate effectively with overseas clientsImpact on your business's bottom lineThrough our free student placement service we can help you to:export goods or services overseas by carrying out research into potential overseas marketsattract business from abroad and reach new audiences by translating documents such as websites brochures as well as implementing new communication platforms e.g. WeChat/Weibomake a good impression with potential international clients using the language skills and business etiquette you and your team obtain to give your business an edge when bidding for international contractsnetwork with other local organisationsAs a global university with extensive language skills and cultural knowledge, we can provide access to a network of UK and international students, researchers, and academic expertise who can help to support your international communications strategy. Who can we help?This service is for SMEs (small to medium businesses) based in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.An SME is a company that:Has less than 250 employeesIs not more than 25% owned by an enterprise that in itself is not an SMEHas an annual turnover of less than E50 million OR has an annual balance sheet of less than E43 million.