1. How we can help you export… Liz Blackford International Trade Adviser

2. About the Department for International Trade
DIT works with UK-based companies to ensure their success in global markets and helps overseas firms bring high-quality investment to the UK.
Network of experienced international trade advisers across the country - alongside staff based in UK Embassies and other Diplomatic Offices around the world

3. Exporting, what's in it for you?
Trading abroad can boost your profile, credibility and bottom line. Trade in established markets such as the EU and USA, or high-growth markets like Brazil, China, India, Colombia and Vietnam.
International markets like these offer you access to new customers, revenue and ideas.
Crucially, they enable you to spread your business risk, increase the commercial lifespan of your products and services and secure economies of scale not always possible at home.

4. Social Enterprise exports…
Europe is the region that the majority of social enterprises surveyed export to (79%), followed by North America (49%). Canada is the most popular country to export to, with 16% of respondents exporting there
Collaboration is important: of those social enterprises recorded as exporters, a third said they are working as part of a joint venture
Exporting isn’t exclusive to large organisations: the majority (72%) of exporters have less than 10 employees, while 80% have turnover of less than £500,000
Source: Exporting Social Enterprise Report, British Council and Social Enterprise UK, 2014

5. How can we help? International Trade Advisers
Your dedicated ITA will be able to:
highlight the best opportunities to pursue and facilitate conversations with the right people
discuss next steps and plan relevant marketing activity
give you advice on IP, import tariffs, documentation and trading regulations
To get in contact with your local adviser please call or to Central Support Team on: or

6. How can we help? Masterclasses
Joining a free Masterclass is a great way of forming the foundations of a successful export journey. With topics such as:
Market Research
Logistics
Intellectual Property Rights
Finance
Routes to Market
Web Strategy
You can view more and book online a

7. How can we help?
Culture
Undertake an International Communications review of your business. For example, how to negotiate during business meetings, managing your brand successfully, handle enquiries of foreign clients, translation and internationalisation of your website, flyers / brochures just the name a few.
You will also have access to a number of market specific masterclasses, which you can join free of charge to learn more about business culture, language, traditions and ways of doing business in your chosen market(s). Simply book online at

8. How can we help?
Digital
Our E-Exporting Programme accelerates your global growth via online channels.
Support from Digital Trade Adviser to discuss export plans, receive help and advice on building your online and e- commerce presence, increase the reach of your brand globally, identify new e-marketplaces around the world

9. How can we help? IPR & Routes to Market
Provide support on Intellectual Property Rights including copyright, patents, branding for your products/services
Support with setting up agreements with Distributors and Agents in overseas markets ensuring that you are entering into an agreement which protects you if anything goes wrong

10. Expos, events and missions
Throughout the year we have a presence at various large expos where you can meet buyers and market specialists. We also run events on hot topics, most of which are free to attend and happen all over the West Midlands.
Perhaps you’d like to visit a market that you’re looking to do business in? Why not join a DIT led trade mission where you will have a programme and the chance to network and meet with local buyers.
To find out more about any of this activity simply follow this link:

11. Exporting is GREAT
Visit now to access live business opportunities around the world, training sessions, business seminars and other events, as well as specialist trade services and support.