The UKTI is the government’s central organisation to support export businesses; it’s their job to help UK-based businesses succeed in international markets.
83% of businesses who have used UKTI services say they’ve been a big help in exporting goods or services overseas.
There are four main ways they can help:
Passport to Export:
A scheme that helps assess how ready a business is for international trade and then supports them in drawing up an export plan. Click here for more info.
Tradeshow Access Programme (TAP)
Overseas exhibitions are a great way to test the waters of a foreign market; this programme helps by providing grants to small businesses to attend important overseas trade shows. Download an evaluation form here.
Overseas Market Introduction Service (OMIS)
This service provides access to expert trade teams around the world who are fully versed in your export country’s local language and customs, market knowledge and hold a contacts list that help businesses start trading in new markets. Click here for more information.
Gateway to Global Growth
This is UKTI’s 12-month strategic support service to help SME exporters gain entry into new markets to maximise their international growth. Download an information pack for more details.
Open to Export
Launched late last year in association with UKTI, Open to Export is an online community for UK businesses who are just getting started in international trade, or already developing their export business.
With regularly updated articles, events and opportunities, the website provides a wealth of advice on exporting products and services from the UK. There is also a Q&A section, where small businesses can get their export questions answered by industry experts in the know.
Above: Open to Export website
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DHL helps UKTI kick-start Britain’s exports during Export Week
The ExploreExport roadshow travelled to different locations during Export Week, offering regional businesses one-to-one meetings with market specialists, seminars and exhibitions to help them enter new markets. Our representatives were on hand throughout the tour to give expert advice and demonstrate how DHL can help kick-start trading internationally.
To read more about how UKTI can help you with exporting and importing, click here.
