At the Growth Company, we believe in supporting local businesses that are interested in boosting their sales around the world. Take a look at how our services can equip you with the tools and information you need to successfully enter international markets.
We can assist exporters of all levels of experience through advice, mentoring and strategic planning to ensure your business has all the necessary knowledge to capitalise on overseas opportunities.
We have a programme of workshops for potential exporters, designed to highlight opportunities, address concerns and guide you through the initial steps into new markets.
Our service enables ambitious businesses to grow their existing exports. With a structured package of support, tailored to specific business needs, we will help you realise your global potential.
Our comprehensive face-to-face and desk-based market research services deliver bespoke and tailored insights into which countries may provide the best opportunities for your business.
Our embassy-based trade experts source all the latest export leads, many of which are exclusive so that you can grab global opportunities ahead of your competition.
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Together with our colleagues across the north of England we deliver a number of Northern Powerhouse led business visits to overseas markets and key exhibitions throughout the year.
With an annual calendar of events, seminars, masterclasses and overseas visits we enable local companies to gain all the necessary knowledge and skills to take advantage of overseas opportunities.
Reach over two billion consumers online around the world through the “Selling online overseas” service.
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The Global Scale-up Programme enables companies across the whole of Greater Manchester to rapidly expand into multiple markets.
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The Enterprise Europe Network helps businesses innovate and grow on an international scale. It is the world’s largest support network for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with international ambitions.
The Network is active in more than 60 countries worldwide. It brings together 3,000 experts from more than 600 member organisations – all renowned for their excellence in business support. Member organisations include:
- technology poles
- innovation support organisations
- universities and research institutes
- regional development organisations
- chambers of commerce and industry
UKEF is an export credit agency and a government department, working alongside the Department for International Trade as an integral part of its strategy and operations. They work with 70 private credit insurers and lenders to help UK companies access export finance (the particular class of loans, insurance policies or bank guarantees that enable international trade to take place as easily and securely as possible).
They help companies:
- win export contracts by providing attractive financing terms to their buyers
- fulfil contracts by supporting working capital loans
- get paid by insuring against buyer default
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