Do you export? I’ve worked with a lot of fantastic companies which from the UK with the help of the Government have made millions by exporting.
It is of course the need of the hour too. We need bigger markets, now that our economy is smaller. We need speed and all the help we can get. So the advice from a colleague:
It’s worthwhile them register themselves on our website https://www.great.gov.uk/ , as this a very useful lead generating tool that can assist with the growth and internationalisation of their business, and I recommend that they create a profile https://www.great.gov.uk/find-a-buyer/ that will connect them with international buyers. Once you had done this, you should be able to; let buyers find them, showcase their company and pull in the right kind of leads. They can also search for opportunities https://www.great.gov.uk/export-opportunities/ and if they have a profile for this site, they can receive notification on all export opportunities that matches the goods/services that they supply.
Also, the site has a lot of information on exporting and I’ve highlighted some useful links below;
https://www.great.gov.uk/advice/ - Provide advice on the exporting
https://www.great.gov.uk/markets/ - Discover new markets for your business
https://www.great.gov.uk/services/ - Additional services that DIT offer to support their export journey
https://www.great.gov.uk/get-finance/ - Advice/guidance on UK export credit agency
Also they should look into the Overseas Market Introduction Services (OMIS), which is a discounted chargeable service offered by the Department for International Trade through its network of staff in overseas embassies and consulates. It can be commissioned and managed online. OMIS offers:
bespoke market research, sector advice and market entry strategies
support during overseas visits
identification of possible business partners and arrange meetings with them
help preparing for exhibitions, events and trade fairs
They can commission this by contacting their local https://www.great.gov.uk/contact/office-finder/. The link will provide the contact for their nearest ITA’s office.
Everyone has to do their bit at this difficult time for our nation. But the good news is, the world is a big place, and the Government offers a lot of help, direction and assistance. I urge you in your business to consider exporting. My software company exports to everywhere from US, Canada, Australia, Singapore, India, to even New Zealand and Mexico. Check us out. www.pipspredator.com as a role model I hope of what a small British tech company can do to go global.
