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Developing your export potential – Developing your export potential Stephen Smith

Developing your export potential UK Trade & Investment Government backed support for business Jointly funded by BIS and FCO UK based advisers working directly with companies Connecting into our overseas Trade Teams in 104 Countries

Developing your export potential – How do we do it? Here in the East Midlands we have a team of c.30 Delivering a range of workshops, market visits and meet the buyer and information events 20 advisers working directly with companies across the region Support aimed at those that are new to export and those that are more experienced encouraging them to access new markets Delivered through a range of products and services which are free or part funded.

Developing your export potential – The overseas network Overseas Trade Teams are a key part of the UKTI network Many are locally engaged foreign nationals Offer sound current knowledge and experience of their local markets Are often sector specialists and well connected Have access to up-to-date business opportunities Can provide tailored advice

Developing your export potential – An example….. Royal Crown Derby Manufacturing for over 250 years Experienced exporter Attended a UKTI event and met a representative from the Mexico Trade Team Invited to Mexico to participate in the Ambassador’s tea party Now products stocked in El Palacio de Hierro Low cost but impactful market entry tactic

Developing your export potential – And finally…… “Firms that export with UKTI’s help earn £100k more on average in additional sales in 18 months.”

Developing your export potential – Next steps…… Get in touch or talk to us this morning!