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Understand the benefits and risks of exporting, enabling you to make informed decisions about your business’ international growth.

What you’ll learn

  • understand the key benefits and barriers of exporting
  • enable you to make informed decisions about export ventures
  • understand how to health check your business

Description

This session starts with an overview of a typical export journey, highlighting the key steps you need to consider.  From there we’ll help you understand the benefits and risks of exporting, enabling you to make informed decisions about your business’ international growth.

We’ll cover common pitfalls for new exporters and share the critical tips for export success.  An important part of this process is ensuring that your business is ready for the journey, so we’ll talk about how to ‘health check’ your company before you begin.  Finally, we’ll explore how you can develop an achievable export strategy and show you the online tools which can assist in drafting your plan.

Speakers

Irina Shmakova

UK Export Academy Adviser, Department for Business and Trade

Irina has worked in the private and public sectors, both in the UK and overseas. She has helped businesses of all sizes to develop their sales overseas, working across multiple sectors and markets. 

With a particular interest in international market research, international communications and cultural awareness, Irina has led delegations of UK businesses on market visits and trade missions organised by Chambers of Commerce and DBT.

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