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Our North West International Trade Team

Through a professional network of International Trade Advisers (ITAs) located across the North West region we offer a wealth international trade and export expertise and can link your business into all UK Trade & Investment services, funding sources and partner organisations that can support you to develop and grow your business internationally. Whether your business is simply thinking about exporting or wanting to develop new markets from an experienced base, our International Trade Advisers are able to share their knowledge and provide support.

The North West UKTI team has the support of dedicated sector professionals worldwide, who can offer bespoke reports related to your target markets based on your specific industry sector, product or service. We have partner experts within the Enterprise Europe Network, the China Britain Business Council, UKTI Asia-Pacific team, and the North West Chapter of the British American Business Council. We have market specialists and trade experts for North America, Latin America, Central and Eastern Europe and Russia.

How we can support your busiess

International Trade advice and support covers:

• Passport to Export Programme (New Exporters)
• Gateway to Global Growth Programme (Experienced Exporters)
• Overseas Market Introduction Service (OMIS)
• Events & Overseas Missions
• Export Communication Review (ECR)
• Export Market Research Scheme (EMRS)
• Export Documentation & Certification Services
• Market Specific Support
• Enterprise Europe Network (EEN)
• International Strategy Review
• International Commercial Agreements
• Tender Alert Services
• Overseas Missions & Market Visits
• Research & Development Sector Support
• ERDF Accessing International Markets

How does my business access advice and support?

In most cases the support process will begin with a visit from one of our ITAs to gain an understanding of the specific needs of your business. A plan of action and support is then agreed with your ITA who will remain as your point of contact throughout the process to keep you consistently informed about any relevant market or sector events, news and trade missions that could support your export progress.

Business Benefits

• Easy access to expert information, advice and services
• Support services at every stage of your International Trade development
• Access to Training, Networking and Events specific to International Trade

Got a question?

Complete our Online Enquiry form to find out how we could support your business.

For more information please contact our International Trade Team on 0845 603 7053 or email info@uktinorthwest.co.uk