If you are new to exporting, or already take some export orders but would like to increase your trade in this area, then try the Are you ready to export tool to prepare your business.
Help and support for North West businesses UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) can help you rise to the exciting opportunities and challenges that globalisation offers. We can work with you to help you grow your business and offer a number of key services which can be tailored to meet the needs of your company. UKTI Services include advice and funding to support preparation, entry and expansion into overseas markets. Individual coaching, workshops and networks and online resources are also available to help businesses prepare to trade internationally. Financial support is available to eligible companies towards the cost of overseas trade fairs and missions, international travel and market reports. To find out more contact UKTI North West on 0845 603 7053 or visit the UKTI website.
The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) is the official European Commission business support network, specifically created to help you take advantage of the wealth of opportunities offered throughout Europe.
If you would like further information about their services call 0845 00 66 888 to speak to one of our EEN advisers.
The Export Credits Guarantee Department (ECGD), the UK's official export credit agency, offers export credit insurance policies for contracts involving the export of capital equipment and project-related goods and services. ECGD provides services such as insuring UK exporters against non-payment by their overseas buyers, guaranteeing banks who make loans available to overseas buyers to purchase goods and services from UK-based companies and insuring UK investors in overseas markets against political risks. To find out more contact the Export Credits Guarantee Department enquiry line on 020 7512 7887.
New wave markets UK businesses looking to invest in emerging markets should continue to explore the BRICs while Vietnam, Mexico, the UAE and Ukraine top the list of tomorrow's high growth markets according to recent advice from Lord Digby Jones, Minister for Trade and Investment.
The advice follows a new report on tomorrow's markets which gives new insights into where companies will go next in emerging markets and identifies the next wave of new markets. Read the Tomorrow's Markets report.
UKTI has also produced a report on emerging markets, examining the "generally positive" outlook, but assessing the risks involved. Read the emerging markets report.
Further information Business Link's information library gives you instant access to information and tools to help you tackle key business issues. View our full range of guides on starting to export.
Access to help and support If you would like to talk about export issues and how we could support your business, call the business adviser team on 0845 00 66 888 or use our contact us form.