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• Accessing International Markets

  Category
  Business & Trade
  
  Value/contribution level
  varies
  
  Closing date (if applicable)
  n/a
  
  Name of organisation
  UK Trade and Investment (UKTI)
  
  Description
  Through the Accessing International Markets product, UKTI provides help such as tailored information and other support in overseas markets drawing on the commercial sections in UK Consulates, Embassies, and High Commissions overseas and participation in overseas visits and trade shows.
  
  Once the initial homework has been done, UKTI assists new and experienced exporters with information, help and advice on entering overseas markets. To be a successful exporter you need to travel to your target markets and build lasting commercial relationships with your clients and partners. UKTI can help you with practical assistance before you go and ongoing help while you're there.
  
  Our services include:

  • Information, contacts, advice, mentoring and support from UKTI staff at home and overseas in our network of Embassies, Consulates and other offices in over 100 markets
  • Support to participate in trade fairs overseas
  • Opportunities to participate in sector-based trade missions and seminars
  • Access to major buyers, governments and supply chains in overseas markets
  • Advice on forming international joint ventures and partnerships
  • Exploratory visits to new markets
  • Alerts to the latest and best business opportunities

  Some financial support towards the cost of participation in trade fairs and overseas visits is available to eligible small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
  
  Eligibility
  Help from overseas posts is open to all UK-registered companies. Some aspects of the product are open to SMEs only.
  
  Contact details
  UK Trade and Investment
  Kingsgate House
  66-74 Victoria Street
  London
  SW1E 6SW
  
  020 7215 8000
  Email
  Website

• Developing Your International Trade Potential

  Category
  Business & Trade
  
  Value/contribution level
  varies
  
  Closing date (if applicable)
  n/a
  
  Name of organisation
  UK Trade and Investment (UKTI)
  
  Description
  Through the Developing Your International Trade Potential product, UKTI provide information and advice to businesses who are considering exporting or entering new overseas markets, or who have limited experience in exporting or other aspects of international business development, and need help to develop the requisite knowledge and capabilities.
  
  Companies will participate in activity which will provide advice tailored to individual needs including review, to support the company in understanding its export capabilities, or its export readiness if not yet exporting and to identify priorities for further support and potential business development.
  
  Eligibility
  All UK-registered companies who can benefit from assistance are eligible. Some aspects of the product are open to small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) only.
  
  Contact details
  UK Trade and Investment
  Kingsgate House
  66-74 Victoria Street
  London
  SW1E 6SW
  
  020 7215 8000
  Email
  Website 
  

• Export Communications Review

  Category
  Business & Trade
  
  Value/contribution level
  Varies
  
  Closing date (if applicable)
  n/a
  
  Name of organisation
  British Chambers of Commerce
  
  Description
  Grants available for an export communications review, which provides impartial and objective advice about language and cultural barriers faced when trading overseas.
  
  An accredited consultant will conduct a review and suggest improvements to the company's current systems for dealing with issues that arise when exporting.
  
  The cost of a review is £500 + VAT, however, you may be eligible for a UK Trade & Investment subsidy of £350 towards the cost of an initial review.
  
  The maximum subsidy will be £750.
  
  Eligibility
  Available to companies which:
  
  • are UK based and have been trading for a minimum of two years
  • currently export or have plans in place to start exporting
  • export goods or services that are mainly of UK origin
  • employ fewer than 250 staff
  
  Contact Details
  British Chambers of Commerce
  65 Petty France
  London
  SW1H 9EU
  
  024 7669 4484
  Email
  Website 
  

• Passport to Export

  Category
  Business & Trade
  
  Value/contribution level
  up to £1500
  
  Closing date (if applicable)
  n/a
  
  Name of organisation
  UK Trade & Investment (UKTI)
  
  Description
  Passport to Export is an assessment and skills based programme that provides new and inexperienced exporters with the training and ongoing support they need to succeed overseas. It is a structured yet flexible programme which most companies complete within 12 months.
  
  The programme provides a variety of services, including:
  
  • Free export health check – an objective assessment of a company’s capability to export.
  • Free export advice – from local International Trade Teams to help develop and deliver an action plan
  • Quality training – customised to meet the needs identified in your action plan.
  • UK Trade & Investment export services – including market research and foreign language trade literature.
  • Market visit support – to help you visit your potential markets.
  • Ongoing support – helping you continue to develop in international trade.
  
  Participation in the passport programme includes up to £1500 matched funding and access to a range of subsidised services. The workshop is by invitation only via your UK Trade & Investment International Trade Adviser.
  
  There is a non-refundable fee of £250 + VAT Per Delegate.
  
  Details of the next Passport to Export workshops can be found in the Events section of the Trade Yorkshire website - link below.
  
  Eligibility
  Small and medium sized enterprises in England who are new to exporting and who seek to develop their strategy for competing in overseas markets.
  
  Contact details
  Jayne Fieldsend
  UK Trade & Investment
  01226 735506
  Email
  Website
  

• Targeted Export Support Scheme (TESS)

  Category
  Business & Trade
  
  Value/contribution level
  varies
  
  Closing date (if applicable)
  n/a
  
  Name of organisation
  UK Trade & Investment (UKTI)
  
  Description
  The Targeted Export Support Scheme (TESS) is designed to help some companies in Yorkshire and Humber access funding to support the development of their export strategy, usually over a 6-12 month period. Companies using the scheme must work with a UK Trade & Investment International Trade Adviser, who will help them to create or review their export strategy.
  
  Companies may find it beneficial to be able to talk through the planning process with their International Trade Adviser. They will also be given advice on other services and sources of information to help them succeed. The funding attached to the programme is fairly flexible and can contribute towards costs including – but not limited to – market research visits, overseas travel, exhibition costs, translation and interpretation costs and cultural training.
  
  Funding for the scheme is provided by Yorkshire Forward, but applications are submitted through the company's International Trade Adviser and reviewed at panel meetings.
  
  Eligibility
  Any size company in Yorkshire and the Humber can apply, but they must be working with a UK Trade & Investment International Trade Adviser to develop their export strategy. The main idea is to help to take an existing product/service to a new market or promote a new product/service into an existing export market. Companies without any experience in exporting would be more suited to the Passport to Export programme.
  
  Contact details
  1 Capitol Court
  Capitol Park
  Dodworth
  Barnsley
  S75 3TZ
  
  08456 048 048
  
  Website
  
  

• Gateway to Global Growth

  Category
  Business & Trade
  
  Value/contribution level
  varies
  
  Closing date (if applicable)
  n/a
  
  Name of organisation
  UK Trade & Investment (UKTI)
  
  Description
  Launched in April 2009, Gateway to Global Growth is a needs based programme that provides more experienced exporters with the ongoing support they need to increase sales overseas. It is completely tailored to your needs and will be completed within 12 months.
  
  The programme provides access to a variety of free services and advice, including: 

  •  In-depth review – part self diagnosis, part International Trade Adviser driven to give a clear picture of current export profile, and company needs and aims.
  • Strategic development – after understanding where you are and where you want to be, the next step is to identify what needs to be done to help you get there.
  • Quality training – access to in-house and third party relevant training.
  • Funding signpost – Gateway to Global Growth companies will be signposted to both the regional and national grants available which can then be used to enhance export skills and access new overseas markets.
  • International Business Network – benefit from sharing your experiences and expertise with other like-minded companies interested in growing their business internationally.
  • Specialist advice – with advisers in over 160 locations worldwide and local specialist sector focused advisers, UKTI has the market and sector knowledge and understanding of your marketplace.
  • Global models – as global supply and value chains become key in many sectors, UKTI will advise on how best your business fits into the model.

  Eligibility
  Innovative small and medium sized enterprises with between two and 10 years export experience who are seeking to maximise their international trade potential.
  
  Contact details
  To find out more about Gateway to Global Growth and how to join the programme, contact your local International Trade Team at Business Link Yorkshire on 08456 048 048 
  Email
  Website