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International Trade Support for North West
Companies
Bobbie Charleston-Price
International Trade Advisor
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UK Trade & Investment
North West Team
• Single point of contact for UKTI services.
• 20+ International Trade Advisers.
• In partnership with Chambers of Commerce North West.
• Work through UK Embassy network, some 98 commercial sections.
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UK Trade & Investment – Key Services
• Trade Show Access Programme
• Export Market Research Scheme.
• Export Communications Review.
• OMIS – Overseas Market Introduction Service.
• Passport to Export Programme.
• Gateway to Global Growth
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UKTI Support
Tradeshow Access Programme
– assistance for companies looking to exhibit at overseas shows
Export Market Research Scheme
– for companies seeking assistance with the planning and funding of primary research
visits overseas
Export Communications Review
– for companies seeking assistance in addressing the language and cultural minefield of
international business.
Overseas Market Information Service – Research, partner or client identification,
programme arranging, event management and other support available from our
Embassies overseas ( chargeable but discounted)
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UKTI Support
Comprehensive Support Programmes
Passport to Export
• Over 1600 North West companies taken advantage of scheme.
• Up to 6 days of mentoring & 2 days of training.
• Research to give initial market view.
• ‘Matched funding’ of up to £3000 to help with exporting marketing costs.
Gateway to Global Growth - for more experienced exporters
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UKTI Support
OPEN TO EXPORT - An interactive online service for busy exporters
The Exporter
A comprehensive one stop shop and community for UK SMEs operating or interested in
export. Providing easy access to information, advice and supporting networks,
products and services that SME’s will need to succeed.
The Service Provider
A vehicle to promote your products, services and expertise, to a highly targeted audience
of SMEs interested in export, backed by the provision of a low cost, ecommerce
solution for your business.
Plus webinars, country/sector/issue advice, competitions, e-commerce campaign
www.opentoexport.com
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Additional Chamber Support
• Export Documentation
– Advice and support on all standard documentation requirements and trade
regulations
• Training Workshops
– Wide range of training workshops or various aspects of international trade
including documentation, payments and management of agents and distributors.
• Translation Service
– Chamber Translate provides a gateway to specialist bespoke translation services
for companies for all sector or language requirements
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Contact Us
Bobbie Charleston-Price
International Trade Advisor
UKTI North West
[email protected]
UKTI Website: www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk
Mob: 07739 779626
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