Exporting For Growth Brian Cooper International Trade Adviser Advanced Engineering Mob: Exporting for growth 04/10/20121
Realise your export potential Exporting can help you survive and grow. UK products, services and expertise are in demand across the world. UK Trade & Investment | Exporting for Growth2
Delivering business opportunities around the world UK Trade & Investment | Exporting for Growth3 UK Trade & Investment helps UK companies succeed globally and attracts high quality investment to the UK. Inward Investment Export
Exporting South West 196,605 registered companies (9.4% of UK) of which 5,700 (2.9%) are exporters Exports £12.4bn in 2011 (6% of UK). 15% increase (national growth 35%) National challenge to increase exports from 20% to 25%. Our challenge is to raise SW performance closer to national average UK Trade & Investment | Exporting for Growth4 Challenge - to boost exports and increase number of companies exporting Source: HMRC and UK Trade & Investment
Why exporting is good for your business UK Trade & Investment | Exporting for Growth5 Proactive exporters: Are more productive and innovative Are more resilient to economic downturns Demonstrate improved financial performance Boost international profile and brand value Are more likely to stay in business Source: Nottingham University / UK Trade & Investment
How UKTI helped 2010/11 Financial benefit to businesses across all trade services £6bn Helped create more than 126,000 UK jobs Over 3,000 companies reported increased R&D activity in the UK as a result of UKTI support 24,400 companies assisted to develop opportunities in overseas markets 6UK Trade & Investment | Exporting for Growth 24,400 Companies Benefited Over 3,000 companies increased R&D activity as a result of UKTI support
Unique global reach UK Trade & Investment | Exporting for Growth7 Over 1,000 UKTI staff in British Embassies and consulates in 96 countries. Local knowledge and expertise on the ground.
Your top 20 countries seem to be... 1.China 2.USA 3.Brazil 4.Russia 5.Japan 6.India 7.Germany 8.Turkey 9.South Korea 10.Hong Kong 11. Singapore 12. Mexico 13. France 14. Malaysia 15. Taiwan 16. Italy 17. UAE 18. South Africa 19. Australia 20. Nigeria UK Trade & Investment | Exporting for Growth8
Advice & support Export information and advice from International Trade Centre – Assistance & support from experienced International Trade Advisers Information & assistance from UKTI teams overseas EU funded support, delivering additional networking activities & export training workshops Type your title and date here 00/00/00009
Help to..... Undertake Market Research Develop International Sales Strategy Visit & Develop New Markets Improve International Communications Exhibit Overseas Develop & Protect International IPR Type your title and date here 00/00/000010
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