What a career in import and export is really like: Sandra’s story
Open to Export | Exporting and Selling Overseas
by William
2y ago
The Institute of Export & International Trade (IOE&IT) is making £500,000 of funding available to help workers who have been furloughed, made redundant or become unemployed during the Covid-19 pandemic. In recognition of the end of the furlough scheme later this month (September), the IOE&IT has developed the ‘Step into International Trade’ training programme. The programme The free-of-charge training is in two phases. First, learners will take an introductory two-day course to learn about the basics of international trade. After successfully completing the two-day course, if learn ..read more
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An export-led recovery
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by William
3y ago
IOE&IT webinar featuring director general Marco Forgione in conversation with: Export Minister Graham Stuart MP  Wednesday 7 October, 2–2.30pm  With three months to go until the end of the EU transition period, exporters are sizing up the opportunities that a liberalised UK trading economy offers.  There could be no better time for the IOE&IT, whose mission includes enhancing the performance of exporters, to catch up with the UK’s Export Minister, Graham Stuart MP.   In this interactive session, the UK’s Parliamentar ..read more
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Latin America – Future Trade Opportunities?
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by William
3y ago
Written by Jeff Lewis, a trainer for the Institute of Export & International Trade and Managing Director of Resultz Ltd. This article was originally published in World Trade Matters – the quarterly journal from the Institute of Export & International Trade. Latin America offers many opportunities for developing Cross Border Trade. Each country has its own Customs procedures and controls, but with existing and potential future preferential trade agreements, this region is one where research now will benefit UK companies. Working with a Distributor or Agent One way to get ..read more
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The 2020 Webinar Programme
Open to Export | Exporting and Selling Overseas
by William
3y ago
We’re delighted to announce another monthly webinar programme covering all of the most important topics in international trade. With Brexit likely to dominate the trade agenda for the UK once again, we will be running several webinars updating you on the trade negotiations with the EU and what you need to plan for the UK’s eventual future trading relationship with the bloc. We will also be continuing to run webinars on key areas of global trade like Customs processes, Intellectual Property, Insurance and more. If you are interested in taking part in one of our webinars as a speaker or sponsor ..read more
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Exporter Case Study: Industrial Textiles & Plastics Ltd
Open to Export | Exporting and Selling Overseas
by William
3y ago
Following the final of the 12th Export Action Plan Competition, sponsored and hosted by Bibby Financial Services, we spoke to Industrial Textiles & Plastics Ltd – one of the 8 finalists. What does your company do at the moment and what’s next? We manufacture technical textiles with exports representing around 25% of turnover. New flame-retardant membranes should increase sales in the UK and worldwide. How are the exports going? From £20K to £ 2.5 million in 15 years, we are now selling to around 30 countries. How has the Export Action Plan helped with your exports? It helped concentra ..read more
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Exporter Case Study: Honey Corn Limited
Open to Export | Exporting and Selling Overseas
by William
3y ago
Following the final of the 12th Export Action Plan Competition, sponsored and hosted by Bibby Financial Services, we spoke to Honey Corn Limited – one of the 8 finalists. What does your company do at the moment and what’s next? Honey Corn is a natural skincare brand. We will expand our range and export to the Czech Republic. How are the exports going? I am at contact stage with a central European distributor. How has the Export Action Plan helped with your exports? It has been great for keeping me on track with my business plans. How have you found the experience of the final to ..read more
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Exporter Case Study: Deakin and Blue
Open to Export | Exporting and Selling Overseas
by William
3y ago
Following the final of the 12th Export Action Plan Competition, sponsored and hosted by Bibby Financial Services, we spoke to Deakin and Blue – one of the 8 finalists. What does your company do at the moment and what’s next? Today we are reinventing swimwear. In the future we will take on all bodywear including shapewear, lingerie and sportswear. How are the exports going? It’s early days at the moment; we export primarily through ecommerce and B2C. How has the Export Action Plan helped with your exports? It has helped me clarify my thinking around target markets and export strategy. How ..read more
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Exporter Case Study: Polkadoodles
Open to Export | Exporting and Selling Overseas
by William
3y ago
Following the final of the 12th Export Action Plan Competition, sponsored and hosted by Bibby Financial Services, we spoke to Polkadoodles – one of the 8 finalists. What does your company do at the moment and what’s next? We make products for the paper crafting industry, which we sell worldwide through wholesale and retail outlets. We are expanding further into more retail and wholesale outlets in the USA in 2020. How are the exports going? Wholesale exports are 135% up in 2019 vs 2018 – so great! How has the Export Action Plan helped with your exports? The plan is a great resource which can b ..read more
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Report from the 12th Export Action Plan Final
Open to Export | Exporting and Selling Overseas
by William
3y ago
The Bshirt – the UK’s only ethical breastfeeding clothing brand dedicated to reducing clothing waste and empowering women to breastfeed with confidence – have won £3000 towards their international strategy following a showcase export planning final in Birmingham on 28th November. They won the Open to Export Action Plan Competition with their pitch to expand sales into the Netherlands and Germany. They imprssed the judges with their focused plan to translate their website and marketing messaging for the Dutch and German markets, while also investing in social media campaigns to test each market ..read more
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Exporter Case Study: The Bshirt
Open to Export | Exporting and Selling Overseas
by William
3y ago
We are delighted to announce The Bshirt as the winners of the 12th Export Action Plan Competition, sponsored and hosted by Bibby Financial Services as part of the Institute of Export & International Trade’s World Trade Summit event in Birmingham on 28th November 2019. We spoke to Lisa Lessware and Philippa Doyle, the founders of The Bshirt brand, following their success. How did it feel to win the competition? It was incredible. We’ve been working so hard for the last 3 years and it felt so good to get some recognition for how far we’ve come. To present to a panel of such accomplished busi ..read more
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