British exports to Poland tripled over the last decade and Poland has a larger trade surplus with Britain than with any other country. Although Brexit could have serious implications on trade, if you’re already trading over there then you won’t want to sever ties, if possible.
It’s hardly practical to commute to and from Poland to stay in touch with contacts, and a teleconference – or conference call – is a practical and cost-effective way to do so. Here’s how to set up a conference call using nothing more than a landline or mobile phone.
How to set up a conference call between the UK and Poland
Visit ConferenceCall.co.uk to get your free PIN and then click on the ‘Invite Participants’ tab to generate an email template into which you should enter the time, date and subject of the conference call you’re setting up.
Choose UK and Poland dial-in codes, click ‘Copy this invitation’, before pasting it into an email and sending it to up to 100 participants.
Dial-in numbers to call
At the allotted time participants dial the following numbers and enter your PIN:
- UK participants dial 0843 373 0843 (landline)+44 843 373 0999 (when overseas)
- Poland participants dial 22-2639870 (from landlines) or +44 843 373 0999 (from mobiles)
Your conference call is ready to begin!
What is the best time to call Poland from the UK?
Budget airlines run numerous flights between London and Krakow and flight times are in the region of two-and-a-half hours. During summer there is a one-hour time difference, this goes to two when UK daylight saving time kicks in, so no need to worry about calling at an unsociable hour.
Do you need to dial the worldwide dial-in number when calling Poland from the UK?
No, the UK participants can simply dial the UK dial-in number when they are in the UK, and our system will automatically match your participants by your PIN.
Where is Poland?
Poland shares land borders with 7 countries – Belarus, Lithuania, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany, Russia – and offers an ideal gateway to eastern Europe.
What is the Foreign and Commonwealth Office advice on traveling to Poland?
If you’re travelling to Poland, check the latest travel advice where Covid-19 restrictions are concerned and be prepared for plans to change at the last minute.
There are no inherent risks involved in travelling to Poland, with no reports of terrorism (although this can never be completely ruled out) and crime against tourists is also very rare, but incidents do occur and in some cases attacks have been racially motivated.
You should also be aware that some unregulated taxi drivers do operate at the Warsaw airports and elsewhere, and commonly overcharge. This is why you should only ever use official taxis, which you will be able to identify easily as they have the name and telephone number of the taxi company on the side of the door and on the top of the taxi. And to help endure you’re not overcharged, official taxis will also show a rate card on the window of the vehicle. Some scammers will try to pass themselves off as official taxis, so be aware that taxis with a crest but no company name are not officially registered.
It’s also worth noting that there is a greater risk of robbery at main rail stations, when you are most at risk while boarding and leaving trains.
You should also be vigilant when buying drinks in bars and nightclubs, as overcharging does take place, and there have been reports of large amounts of money being charged to debit or credit cards.
In the main though, you should just be as vigilant as you would be in any other European country, and feel free to travel to Poland and do business as you would any other country.
For more information, visit GOV.UK
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