Going For Export Gold: Opportunities in Major Sports Events

CHARLES JACOBSON International Trade Adviser – UKTI North West

UKTI Support For Exporters

UKTI Global Network

• over 2,400 staff worldwide• 1300 staff based in British Embassies & Consulates overseas• 400 Advisers and support staff throughout UK

Why Explore Global Markets

• Increase productivity• Enhance competitiveness• Improve resilience – reduce dependency on home market• Extend product lifespan• Develop a Global Perspective

But• Companies need the confidence, skill and capacity• Product or service must be suitable for Export markets.• And how do you know where to start

The World is full of new ideas

Why Explore Global Markets

• Increase productivity• Enhance competitiveness• Improve resilience – reduce dependency on home market• Extend product lifespan• Improve profitability

But• Companies need the confidence, skill and capacity• Product or service must be suitable for Export markets.• And how do you know where to start

We are not a Global Village

We are Here to Help

UKTI Impartial advice & strategic support

• Strategic and export business advice.• Market information and research.• Assistance in Identifying partners and potential customers.• Promote company products & services.• Support to visit markets.• Support whilst in market.

UKTI Support in the UK

• Focused support for First time Exporters • Advice and assistance for growing and experienced exporters• Specialist local support from Digital Advisers• Training courses, masterclasses, events and webinars• Online support – UKTI website and Export Savvy• Tradeshow Access Programme - Support for Overseas Exhibitions

www.exportingisgreat.gov.uk

UKTI Support Overseas

• In-market advice and support from commercial officers and specialist advisors

• Overseas Market Introduction Service (OMIS) – tailor-made research• Market and cultural information guides • Market Visits and Exhibition support• Market focused webinars• Business Opportunities and High Value Opportunities leads in-market

Get in touch:

www.exportingisgreat.gov.uk

Going for Export Gold: Opportunities in Major Sports Events