1. April 2011UK Trade & Investment LEP Roadshow Fashion - Reasons to Export UK – leading centre for design and fabrics Clothing & textile industries produce £8.6 billion worth of goods per annum UK – major hub for fashion retailing UK – renowned for trend setting & creativity Large contributor to UK economy

2. April 2011UK Trade & Investment LEP Roadshow Fashion –Exporting Facts UK designers export two thirds of clothing UK footwear industry exports over 90% of production Major markets : China, France, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Russia, the Middle East and the USA London Fashion Week – one of the world’s premier fashion events

3. April 2011UK Trade & Investment LEP Roadshow What We Offer We help you develop your overseas trade by providing tailored advice, information and on- going support. We help you identify international opportunities for your collection Help you overcome the barriers to achieving success in new markets.

4. April 2011UK Trade & Investment LEP Roadshow How We Help Advice and support Information and opportunities Making it happen

5. April 2011UK Trade & Investment LEP Roadshow Advice and Support Preparing to Trade - International Trade Advisers Support to Succeed - Passport to Export, Gateway to Global Growth & Export Communications Review

6. April 2011UK Trade & Investment LEP Roadshow Passport to Export Flagship initiative – bespoke Management workshop Agreed action plan International Trade Adviser support Matched funding available For SME businesses with sales > £125,000

7. April 2011UK Trade & Investment LEP Roadshow Gateway to Global Growth Innovative SME businesses with 2 to 10 yrs export Strategic review and development Agreed action plan International Trade Adviser support Networking, training courses and specialists For SME businesses with sales > £250,000

8. April 2011UK Trade & Investment LEP Roadshow Research, research, research Sector led trade teams in country Tailored to your requirements Cost effective, highly subsidised Can identify potential leads Market visit programme support Arrange product launches Use of British Embassy premises Flexible…

9. April 2011UK Trade & Investment LEP Roadshow Information & Opportunities Impartial, relevant and up to date – www.ukti.gov.uk Business Opportunities Market & Sector Information

10. April 2011UK Trade & Investment LEP Roadshow Market Research Agency - 50% of total project cost Desk/published research - 33% Export Marketing Research Scheme Funding In-house research visit - 50% of expenses

11. April 2011UK Trade & Investment LEP Roadshow A fresh pair of eyes to review export marketing materials Delivered by BCC – support funding from UKTI Review written/spoken communications Receive a customised written report - an action plan for improving international communications Export Communications Review

12. April 2011UK Trade & Investment LEP Roadshow Enterprise Europe Network Local gateway to EU matters 250 Offices Europe wide 600 partner organisations Delivered in East Midlands by Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber All initial enquiries handled free

13. April 2011UK Trade & Investment LEP Roadshow Making it Happen Market visit support Support for exhibitions Meet the Buyer events Networking with other exporters

14. April 2011UK Trade & Investment LEP Roadshow Grants for Overseas Trade Fairs - Fashion Pitti Uomo, Italy Berlin Fashion Week / Bread & Butter Eurovet Salon de la Lingerie, Paris Miami Swimshow, USA New York Men's Week Children's Club, New York Prêt a Porter, Paris Milan Fashion Week CIFF, CPH Vision, Copenhagen

15. April 2011UK Trade & Investment LEP Roadshow Grants for Overseas Trade Fairs - Footwear Expo Riva, Italy Magic / Platform, USA GDS, Germany Micam, Italy

16. April 2011UK Trade & Investment LEP Roadshow Grants for Overseas Trade Fairs - Textiles Surtex, New York Techtextil, Germany Premiere Vision, Paris Indigo Paris Heimtextil, Germany

17. April 2011UK Trade & Investment LEP Roadshow Making it Happen Support for visiting overseas markets: Group market visit or solo: £200-£700 Exhibiting overseas (TAP): £1000 - £1800 Trade Officers overseas & visiting the UK Chambers of Commerce in the market China Trade Bureau, Nottingham Creative Industries Sector Group, UKTI

18. April 2011UK Trade & Investment LEP Roadshow Trade Associations UK Fashion & Textiles – www.ukft.orgwww.ukft.org British Footwear Association – www.britfoot.comwww.britfoot.com British Jewellery, Giftware & Finishing Federation – www.bjgf.org.uk www.bjgf.org.uk British Fashion Council – www.britishfashioncouncil.comwww.britishfashioncouncil.com

19. April 2011UK Trade & Investment LEP Roadshow Useful Websites UKTI Website – www.ukti.gov.uk - Are you ready to export ?www.ukti.gov.uk Sales & Marketing, export shipping, business issues - www.businesslink.gov.ukwww.businesslink.gov.uk UKTI Online Marketing Toolkit www.creative- industries.co.ukwww.creative- industries.co.uk

20. April 2011UK Trade & Investment LEP Roadshow In Summary Impartial, objective, bespoke advice Access to extensive overseas network Global information on your doorstep A unique high quality service

21. April 2011UK Trade & Investment LEP Roadshow Where do you go from here? Contact UK Trade & Investment - tel. 01332 826 394 www.ukti.gov.uk Suzy Bolton International Trade Adviser & Fashion Sector Champion

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