Exporting is GREAT Exporting Guide 2016
- 1. RIGHT NOW THE WORLD WANTS QUALITY UK GOODS AND SERVICES There are millions of people across the world looking for your skills, expertise, goods and services. The demand is out there. You should be too. Visit GREAT.gov.uk
- 2. Selling overseas has significant benefits for businesses, positively impacting on staffing, productivity, financial performance and longevity. Exporting also helps businesses to grow and plays an important role in improving the UK’s trade balance. The government is committed to creating an environment that is supportive of UK businesses’ engagement in international trade. Regardless of your exporting experience you can access useful advice and support from GREAT.gov.uk. It is the ideal starting point for UK businesses that are looking to export for the first time or increase the amount of exports produced. It brings together the best information across government, appropriate commercial and other partners. Find the advice and help you need to start selling overseas. International trade has been a cornerstone of the UK economy for hundreds of years and will continue to provide a firm foundation for our future. Visit GREAT.gov.uk to: • access the best online advice on exporting • find your export opportunity • find an online marketplace • find a buyer overseas • search and register for events and webinars
- 3. 1 More customers Tapping into the global demand for UK goods and services can substantially increase your customer base. 2 Increased profitability Trading overseas can often drive higher profit margins. 3 Faster growth Selling internationally as well as in the UK can help your business grow at a faster rate. 4 More innovative Working in more than one country drives new ideas and innovation ensuring you stay ahead of the competition in your home market. 5 More sustainable Increasing the number of countries you sell in, spreads your risk helping you manage changes in demand or market conditions. Why export? The benefits of selling internationally They did it – you can too Taking Corkers to Cork (and the rest of the world) As well as in Ireland, Corkers handcooked crisps are attracting attention further afield, from overseas markets in Europe, South Korea, Hong Kong and the US. Corkers’ next aim is to approach overseas markets with a unique range of vegetable crisps. Corkers Crisps - Ely, Cambridgeshire
- 4. GREAT.gov.uk Disclaimer Whereas every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is accurate the Department for International Trade does not accept liability for any errors, omissions or misleading statements, and no warranty is given or responsibility accepted as to the standing of any individual, firm, company or other organisation mentioned. © Crown Copyright 2016 You may re-use this publication (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence visit: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk. Where we have identified any third party copyright information in the material that you wish to use, you will need to obtain permission from the copyright holder(s) concerned.