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Charles Jacobson International Trade Advisor 27 March 2014. UKTI and support to help you grow internationally. Why explore global markets?. Increase productivity Enhance competitiveness Improve resilience – reduce dependency on home market Extend product lifespan
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Charles Jacobson International Trade Advisor 27 March 2014
Why explore global markets? • Increase productivity • Enhance competitiveness • Improve resilience – reduce dependency on home market • Extend product lifespan • Develop a Global Perspective But • Companies need the confidence, skill and capacity • Product or service must be suitable for Export markets. • And how do you know where to start
Why explore global markets? • Increase productivity • Enhance competitiveness • Improve resilience – reduce dependency on home market • Extend product lifespan • Improve profitability But • Companies need the confidence, skill and capacity • Product or service must be suitable for Export markets. • And how do you know where to start
Support Available from UKTI Information – Websites and Seminars • UKTI Website. Country market and Sector Pages • Business opportunity briefings on the website • Ongoing range of events and workshops – such as Export Week 7-11 April 2014 • Other events and training courses through UKTI, HMRC and North West Chambers Advice • General exporting advice available from International Trade Advisors, commercial officers and specialist advisors through to more comprehensive support programmes Access • Support for trade missions overseas, for primary research in overseas markets and for companies exhibiting at international trade shows.
Support Available from UKTI Information – Websites and Seminars • UKTI Website. Country market and Sector Pages • Business opportunity briefings on the website • Ongoing range of events and workshops – such as Export Week 13-17 May • Other events and training courses through UKTI, HMRC and North West Chambers Advice • General exporting advice available from International Trade Advisors, commercial officers and specialist advisors through to more comprehensive support programmes Access • Support for trade missions overseas, for primary research in overseas markets and for companies exhibiting at international trade shows.
Access the UKTI website www.ukti.gov.uk Register to receive opportunities Find out about events & trade missions Register for the NW monthly e-newsletter www.gmchamber.co.uk/services/ukti-newsletter Connect on LinkedIn Follow-us on Twitter Making the Links
Access the UKTI website www.ukti.gov.uk Register to receive opportunities Find out about events & trade missions Register for the NW monthly e-newsletter www.gmchamber.co.uk/services/ukti-newsletter Connect on LinkedIn Follow-us on Twitter Making the Links