1. How UKTI can help you grow your business overseas

2. 2 Why export? Independent research confirms that exporting companies: achieve stronger financial performance; achieve growth not otherwise possible; are more productive and innovative than non-exporters; are more resilient to an economic downturn; have a higher profile and more credibility; are more likely to stay in business

3. The UK Government’s ambitions  Double UK exports to £1 trillion a year by 2020  100,000 more UK companies exporting by 2020  one in four UK companies to export (European average) rather than one in five at present  maintain the UK’s position as the most favoured location in Europe for inward investment  become the number one location in Europe for investment from emerging markets.

4. 4 UKTI has more than 1,200 staff in over 100 overseas markets and around 400 people across UK regions, working locally to support UK businesses and overseas investors. Our advisers are overwhelmingly from the private sector, with extensive experience in international trade. Export led to a level of growth not otherwise possible (85%) Export increased lifespan of products and services (75%) There were significant business benefits from working with UKTI (71%) UKTI has more than 1,200 staff in over 100 overseas markets UKTI – Global Reach, Local Insight

5. 5 “UKTI really opened doors for us, and we knew we were engaging with exactly the right person at each organisation.” Gary Mawer, Founder and Chairman UPL

6. UKTI Website www.gov.uk/ukti

7. UKTI Trade Services Portfolio New to Export: Passport to Export Export Savvy Export Insight Visits E-Exporting International Business Review Dedicated International Trade Adviser Help to Produce a Successful Export Plan Package of Workshops

8. UKTI Trade Services Portfolio Export Communications Review Overseas Market Introduction Service Export Market Research Scheme Tradeshow Access Programme Market Visit Support Culture & Language Support Postgraduates for International Business Support for Medium Sized Businesses Export Finance Looking to grow your Exports?

9. UKTI case studies YUU World – Backpacks and travel accessories for kids. Looking to grow internationally through online sales. Initially targeting Australia – approached UKTI ‘having heard how others had benefitted’. Attended UKTI Explore Export event – met with UKTI Australia representative making great contacts. Passport to Export – helped them prepare for exporting Export Communications Review (ECR) helped structure website to work harder. 15-20% of turnover now from Australia. “UKTI is there to provide a route to getting the answers you need…. It’s all about having the right connections and UKTI’s network of contacts is astounding!” Gill Hayward, YUU World

10. UKTI case studies The Medical Room - world leader in recruitment, training, and project consultancy services within the medical engineering industry. Looking to grow internationally Initially targeted Australia Passport to Export – ‘The Passport programme really helped us in terms of identifying risks and establishing whether the company was properly equipped to begin exporting. It also highlighted a distinct lack of competitors in this sector, so we knew there was a gap that we could target.” Mike Green, Medical Room. Export Market Research Scheme (EMRS) report helped research Australian market and regulatory challenges they needed to prepare for and work around. Set up office in Australia.

11. 11 Contact: Pat Smith Email: p.smith@uktieast.org.uk Tel: 07595 964083