Thanks to funding from Cumberland Council and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund we’re running two introduction to export courses in Workington and Whitehaven.
We’re at Energus on Thursday 19th September and Barclays Eagle Lab on Wednesday 23rd October – both sessions run from 10am to 4pm with lunch and refreshments included.
Are you interested in learning how selling your product or service overseas could help you grow your business? Join us for a workshop with the Department for Business and Trade that will introduce you to the benefits of trading overseas and what you need to do to make your exporting journey a success. In this interactive session, we will provide you with practical and no-nonsense advice that you need to get your exporting journey started. We’ll cover things including choosing the right markets, doing effective research, getting your marketing message right and where to find help and support.
Presenter Simon Crosby leads the advisory team for the Department for Business & Trade (DBT) in the North East and Cumbria. Simon has 15 years’ business development experience in the engineering and consumer goods markets throughout Asia, Europe and North America. Having worked with companies including Elfab, Grove Europe and Domnick Hunter, Simon has first-hand experience of building multi-million-pound distribution networks, business development with major retailers and the creation of B2C fulfilment channels. Simon is the DBT regional lead for Canada, the USA and Mexico.
Email info@cumbriagrowthhub.co.uk to book onto either session.
Our first course which took place earlier this year at Komatsu Forest in Carlisle got some great feedback.
“This was interactive, interesting and thought provoking. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and gained some good advice”
“It was a really good day, it was one of the best training courses I’ve been on in terms of amount covered, depth of discussions and signposting to further resources”
“Simon was absolutely brilliant. What a mind of knowledge! I went in with one idea and he transformed it into something quite different – in a good way – and showed me a pathway I would never have considered”
We’re also partnering with East Lancs Chamber of Commerce to tap into their comprehensive export and import training course programme. Details will soon be added to both the Chamber and Cumbria Business Growth Hub websites.
What’s coming up with the Department for Business and Trade?
There are two upcoming trade missions which may be of interest:
Chemicals Trade Mission to TurkChem Eurasia 2024
Dates: 26 – 28 November 2024
Locations: Istanbul, Turkey
Cost: Free to attend. Delegates are responsible for paying for their own travel expenses including flights, accommodation and in market costs
Deadline for expression of interests: 5pm on Friday 20th September 2024.
You are invited to join the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) for a trade mission to Turkchem Eurasia 2024. Primarily open to chemical producers and manufacturers in the North of England, the mission programme will provide you with an exclusive package of support, designed to facilitate connections with key buyers and decision-makers in the chemicals industry from Turkey and beyond.
This is a great opportunity to build your knowledge and gain industry insights at a leading chemicals exhibition.
Click here to register
Trade Mission to Arab Health 2025
Dates: 27 – 31 Jan 2024
Locations: Dubai, UAE
Cost: Free to attend. Delegates are responsible for paying for their own travel expenses including flights, accommodation and in market costs
Deadline for expression of interests: 5pm on Friday 27th September 2024.
Suitable for companies in the following sectors:
Healthcare Services, including Digital, Data, Social, Infrastructure and Lab services
Pharma & Biotechnology, including Manufacturing, Digital, Data and Marketing
Medical Devices and Equipment, including Devices, Diagnostics, Digital, Data, Medical supplies/equipment and AI
Taking place from 27 – 31 Jan, UAE, Arab Health provides an unrivalled platform for the world’s leading manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors to meet the medical and scientific community from the Middle East and beyond.
By joining this mission, delegates will*:
- Learn how to get the most out of Arab Health by attending a pre trade mission to hear about the opportunities in the UAE, help to conduct market research, how to optimise your website and social media ahead of the event and language and culture considerations when in the UAE
- Be introduced to the local DBT team in the UAE
- Be invited to attend networking receptions and events
- Be invited to attend DBT organised seminars
- Be included in the trade mission directory to help promote your company
- Access to meeting tables on UK pavilion
Click here to register
There’s also:
Top Tips for Understanding VAT in Europe – Monday 16 September, 10am to 11am
Tax experts SimplyVAT will support businesses’ understanding of VAT implications when trading with Europe.
Made in Northern Ireland, Sold in Mexico – How to export Food and Drink to Mexico – Tuesday 17 September, 3pm to 4pm
Mexico is the leading destination for UK food and drink products in Latin America and the Caribbean.
This event is ideal for food and drink producers looking to grow their business in Mexico, or are looking for a new market for their products.
How to Promote your Brand in the GCC (Gulf Corporation Council) Thursday 19 September, 10am to 11am
Businesses can learn:
- how to market their brand in Gulf countries such as UAE, Saudi Arabia and Oman;
- the right marketing channels to use for GCC audiences;
how to enter the GCC market, or expand their existing operations there.
Divide and Conquer: Audience Segmentation Strategies for International Growth Friday 20 September, 10am to 11am
Businesses can explore:
- how to tailor their international marketing content according to the habits, interests and behaviours of their intended audiences;
the tips and tricks to master audience segmentation and successfully reach new global customers.