charles jacobson international trade advisor 27 march 2014

Charles JacobsonInternational 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 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

The World is Full of New Ideas

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

We are not a Global Village

Confidence – Am I doing the Right Thing?

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

ChambersAdvice

• 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.

Export Week 7-11 April 2014

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

ChambersAdvice

• 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

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

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

Contact us on

0845 603 7053info@uktinorthwest.co.uk