Maximise your global growth

1. Maximise your global growth Exporting can help you survive and grow. There are real opportunities to trade internationally; UK products, services and expertise continue to be in demand across the world. UK Trade & Investment | Exporting for Growth

2. UK Trade & InvestmentOpportunities for British firms around the world UK Trade & Investment helps UK-based companies succeed globally and assists overseas companies to bring high quality investment to the UK. Export Foreign Direct Investment UK Trade & Investment | Exporting for Growth

3. UK companies that export are responsible for 60% of national productivity growth Why exporting is good for businessBecome more dynamic, innovative and successful • Companies that export: • More productive and innovative than non-exporters • More resilient to an economic downturn • Improve their financial performance • Boost their international profile and brand recognition / value • Are more likely to stay in business 60% Source: Nottingham University / UK Trade & Investment UK Trade & Investment | Exporting for Growth

4. Over 3,000 companies increased R&D activity as a result of UKTI support How UKTI has helpedSome key figures on UKTI activity 24,400 Companies Benefited • Every £1 spent generates £22 for the UK economy • Financial benefit to businesses across all trade services £6 billion in 2011 (up from £5bn) • Helped create more than 126,000 jobs in UK UK Trade & Investment | Exporting for Growth

5. What type of exporter?The different types of current UK exporters Strategic – Plan based upon market research Adaptive – Formal Plan that considers external influence Reactive – Informal plan in place Passive – Unplanned Source: UK Trade & Investment UK Trade & Investment | Exporting for Growth

6. Global reachThere are opportunities for UK exporters in all areas of the world British Embassies and Diplomatic offices based in 96 markets, with 2,400 UKTI staff that offer local, in-market knowledge and expertise. UK Trade & Investment | Exporting for Growth

7. Dominant export markets for South West, Germany, France and US The world awaitsChoosing your market(s) • Mature Markets • US (£33bn) • Germany (£24.8bn) • France (£17.4bn) • Netherlands (£17.9bn) • Ireland (£15.3bn) • Belgium (£10.5bn) • Spain (£8.9bn) • Italy (£8.2bn) • Growth Economy Markets • Brazil (£2.2bn) • Russia (£3.6bn) • India (£2.9bn) • China (£5.3bn) • Emerging Markets • Africa • Asia Pacific • Saudi Arabia • UAE • Latin America • Turkey 45% Ireland Pop 4.5m £15.3bn UK Trade & Investment | Exporting for Growth

8. The world awaitsEconomic growth forecast Three Billion Population Russia 144 m 7.2% China 1.3bn India 1.2bn Brazil 200 m UK Trade & Investment | Exporting for Growth

9. Rising to the challengeCommon hurdles to doing business internationally • Resource Costs • Legal, regulatory and IP issues • Managing risks overseas • Language and cultural barriers • Logistics • Financing and funding export • Getting paid

10. Access new and existing marketsPackage of support to help companies grow exports • Our goal is to help companies to export more • Intense programme of support • Help to expand in existing or new export markets • Diverse, flexible and customised support • Support based on readiness, competence, capability and desire to grow export sales UK Trade & Investment | Exporting for Growth

11. Compelling caseSouth West companies can grow through exports • Imaginative • Unique • Creative • Quality Differentiation Style Excellence Ingenious Passion

12. Helping South West exportersAcross sectors, markets and across the world UK Trade & Investment | Exporting for Growth

13. How UKTI support can help youExpertise in every aspect of international trade • International Trade Adviser • From the private sector (knowledge and experience) • 12-24 months assistance to companies • Help to begin or expand international trade • Enter new markets • Proactively develop overseas business UK Trade & Investment | Exporting for Growth

14. Provide Tactical and Strategic AssistancePackage of support to help companies grow exports Trade Show Access (TAP) Market Visit Support Export Comms Review (ECR) Export Market Research Scheme Export Business Training (P2E) Overseas Market Intro Service Develop Export Strategy (G3) Intensive Help for Growth (ERDF) Value Add Strategic Tactical International Trade Advisers providing tailoredsupport

15. How UKTI support can help youERDF funded support to assist on your journey into export Master Class and Workshop Suite • Internationalisation Programme UKTI Core Research Scheme IP Scheme ITA Facilitate Support £ Grants Intensive Support Network Clusters Language & Culture Workshops & Events High Impact Growth Economies UK Trade & Investment | Exporting for Growth

16. How UKTI support can help youWorking with European Partners Enterprise Europe Network EEN Capability 600 host organisations 51 countries 5000+ staff EEN operates across the European Trade area covering > 21m businesses and a population of over 700m Also includes non EU countries Russia, Israel, USA, Japan S.Korea and Chile UK Trade & Investment | Exporting for Growth

17. Contact UK Trade & InvestmentFor help, advice, access to UKTI support and assistance www.ukti.gov.uk/southwest twitter.com/UKTI_SW Call 0845 60 60 969