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Expert exporting help from the DBT

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) supports businesses to invest, grow and export, creating jobs and opportunities across the country and internationally.

Why export?

More customers -Tapping into the global demand for UK goods and services can substantially increase your customer base.

Increased profitability - Trading overseas can often drive higher profit margins.

Faster growth - Selling internationally as well as in the UK can help your business grow at a faster rate.

More innovative - Working in more than one country drives new ideas and innovation.

More sustainable - Increasing the number of countries you sell in spreads your risk, helping you manage changes in demand or market conditions.

How can DBT help?

• The UK export academy supports smaller businesses increase their knowledge, skills and confidence to start selling products and services all over the world and overcome common challenges.

• Local international peer to peer group –meet like-minded business owners who share their challenges and opportunities of exporting, with expert facilitators on hand to help you export with confidence, competence and compliantly.

• Great.gov.uk

• Free online learning tools

• Build a profile and showcase your company

• Connect with international buyers

• Find export opportunities

• Find Seminars, webinars and events near you

• Access to international trade shows

• Introductions to colleagues in embassies around the world

• Export Support Service for one-to-one tailored export support from in-market specialists

• For larger businesses - free, tailored and impartial advice from our advisers.

Call: 07557 566052

Email: heather.martin@trade.gov.uk