For businesses of all sizes, operating internationally can be an essential factor in both short-term survival and long-term growth. Thankfully, whether bringing investment to the UK or looking to export, there are a number of services out there to help make doing business internationally as easy as possible.
Inward Investors
UK Trade and Investment offers a range of services assisting overseas companies to bring investment to the UK:
Their Global Entrepreneur Programme helps overseas entrepreneurs and early-stage technology companies globalise from a UK hub. They also provide a service called Regional and Local Location Analysis which helps overseas companies find the right place to establish a base. They can provide introductions to key contacts in government, industry and academia, while their Investor Development Network offers continued support to overseas companies once they have established a presence in the UK.’
UK Exporters
Whether starting out or internationally experienced, UK Trade and Investment also offers a number of services for companies looking to export.
The Passport to Export service provides training, planning advice and the ongoing support required to operate and succeed in the overseas market. They also offer support, advice and some grant funding to eligible companies wishing to research a potential export market through the Export Marketing Research Scheme (EMRS). The Overseas Market Introduction Service (OMIS) is a chargeable, tailored service to access industry information, identify contacts and plan events, while the Export Communications Review (ECR) assesses the way companies communicate with overseas customers and makes practical recommendations for improvement. The UKTI also organise Market Visits and Trade Missions help UK companies visit the market they are interested in and talk face-to-face with prospective business partners
Finally, whether you’re looking to import or export, bridging the language barrier is an essential part of operating internationally. TransAction offers a comprehensive range of bespoke translation services, from patent translation to making your website fully multilingual and localised. Contact us for a chat to discuss your language needs.
