Trading outwith Scotland and overseas can open up a mass of opportunities.
Whatever stage you are at in your business journey, whether you are considering expanding into new geographical areas or already exporting and simply wish to improve your current processes, we can offer help.
ARE YOU READY TO ACCESS NEW MARKETS? 1-2-1 SUPPORT TO START YOUR JOURNEY
Do you have the goods and services, the people and resources in place?
1-2-1 Expert Help - Through Business Gateway Fife, businesses can access fully or partly funded consultancy support from a specialist who would provide tailored,expert advice to;
• Support, grow and refine your trade plan and vision
• Specialist advice on getting your goods and services to market
Export Plan Template - Scottish Enterprise have created an export plan template to help you get started. Using this template will ensure you’re answering all the right questions and establishing your own abilities to export, before you create a formal plan to share with stakeholders or investors
To find out more about these services simply email success@bgfife.co.uk or call 01592 858333.
HAVE YOU DONE YOUR RESEARCH? MARKET INTELLIGENCE
Make the right decision on where to target your business;
Market Intelligence Reports – get local intel and in-country culture on how to do business and avoid barriers
Targeted Detailed Reports – on logistics import/export distribution networks and in country local border controls
Databases – get access to specialist databases, research and trending reports
SEMINARS & TRAINING
Providing you with the opportunity to learn from subject specialists and experienced exporters from different sectors
These seminars will let you gain insight from those already on the learning journey
ARE YOU READY TO RAISE YOUR PROFILE? TRADE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
Get your brand and business profile onto the international showcase through learning journeys, market visits, events and trade shows.
Tradeshows/Market Visits – get access to overseas exhibitions, tradeshows and market visits
Repayable Grants – access to repayable funding to participate in overseas exhibitions, tradeshows and market visits
GETTING PAID AND INSURING YOUR PRODUCTS
Access specialist knowledge and support to ensure you stay in control of your products
Specialist Advice - access major bank advisers and Department of International Trade support
Exchange Rates - access expert advice on managing foreign currency fluctuations
Payment - specialist advice on how to ensure you get paid in full and on time
IS YOUR PAPERWORK/CERTIFICATION IN ORDER?
Don’t let the errors in the detail be a costly mistake;
Legal & Accounting Services - gain access to Specialist Advisers
Export Trade Documents - access specialist advisers to ensure your export documentation is certified to comply with in-country customs requirements
ARE YOU READY TO PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS? GET YOUR PRODUCTS TO MARKET
Support to get your products to market
Internet Business Trading - access specialist advisers, courses and seminars to ensure you maximise your use of ecommerce
Language Services - access specialist advisers to overcome language barriers and ensure your sales pitch fits with your target market
In-Market Support – access British Chambers of Commerce international business network for in-market services and expertise
If you would like to discuss your plans with an adviser simply email success@bgfife.co.uk or call 01592 858333.
For more information email success@bgfife.co.uk or call 01592 858333.