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Joanne Freeman
Deputy Regional Director, London
London International Trade Team
UK Trade & Investment
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UK Government’s Ambitions
• Double UK exports to £1 trillion a year by 2020
• 100,000 more UK companies
exporting by 2020
• One in four UK companies to export
(European average) rather than one
in five at present
• Maintain the UK’s position as the most favoured
location in Europe for inward investment
• Become the number one location in Europe
for investment from emerging markets
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• Support UK companies to grow their business
through international trade
• Connect UK business to the world’s top
commercial opportunities
• Attract high quality inward investment
to the UK
• Establish whole-of-government relationships
with major wealth creators
to increase exports and investment
UK Trade & Investment’s Mission
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UKTI’s Global Presence
• UKTI has more than 1,200 staff in over 100
overseas markets and around 400 people
across UK regions
• UKTI teams identify business opportunities
around the world. They support businesses
throughout the UK
• Our advisers are from the private sector, with
experience in international trade/investment
• In London and the South East there are more
than 80 International Trade Advisers
UKTI has more than
1,200 staff in over
100 overseas markets
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Experienced international businesspeople.
Give help and advice which is relevant and appropriate to your business. May
include:
One-to-one advice:
Passport to Export 12 month programme for new exporters
Gateway to Global Growth 12 month programme for experienced
exporters
Overseas contacts: UKTI staff; Missions and conferences
Financial support (small): Tradeshow Access Programme
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International Trade Advisers (ITAs)
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• Strategic and export business advice
• Market information and research
• Assistance in Identifying partners and potential customers
• Assistance to promote company products
• Support to visit markets
• Support whilst in market
• Identification of Business opportunities
UKTI Impartial Advice & Strategic Support
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• Support programme for new exporters
• £500+VAT commitment fee
• Up to £3,000 matched funding to help you implement
specific export plans
• Winning and Delivering Business Overseas workshop
• Discounted access to a programme of export training
Benefits: overcome barriers, gain confidence to explore
new markets, ongoing support, develop skills and
understanding
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Passport to Export
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• Market intelligence to evaluate effectively and research
competitive environment
• Tailored introduction to desired contacts in foreign
markets, potential partners, and buyers alike
• Bespoke support from UKTI staff overseas
• Access to British Embassies and Consulates
• Chargeable service
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Overseas Market Introduction Service (OMIS)
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• Participate in an overseas trade show as part of a
group of UK businesses led by an Accredited Trade
Organisation (ATO)
• Establish contacts with buyers, agents, distributors and
customers
• Limited financial support available
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Tradeshow Access Programme (TAP)
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• Helps identify gaps and issues in marketing
communications and maximise the effectiveness of
communications with overseas customers.
Benefits: handle enquiries from export markets
competently, build international image, action plan for
improving international communications
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Export Communications Review (ECR)
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Joanne Freeman, Deputy Regional Director, London
+44 (0) 20 7234 3044
www.ukti.gov.uk www.opentoexport.com
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