Did you know that over 6,000 companies in Yorkshire sell overseas?

For many it is the most profitable part of their business. It is not just for large manufacturers, companies range from one man bands to the largest businesses, food manufacturers to consultants.

Whether you already sell overseas, or are just thinking about it, the Export Fair will give you the opportunity to find out about the wide range of support available to help you make international trade a success for your business.

Hear from other companies about their experiences. Speak with UKTI staff based overseas about opportunities in their markets as well as other experts who will be on hand to help and advise on different aspects of international trade.

You will also have the opportunity to select and attend a seriese of short master classes. Select from the following in the registration form.

11.00am - 12.00pm

Selling Food & Drink
Find out about some of the key overseas opportunities in this sector. Learning along the way, some of the issues you may need to address when exporting.

Selling Services
In some ways more complex than selling physical products but many local businesses do so successfully. This event is a guide for non product making exporters.

Language & Cultural differences
It is easy to buy in translation services but sometimes cultural differences are just as important.

Selling to France
A more detailed session on the French market.

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Gatting Paid
It isn’t a sale till you get paid. Understand the options from cash with order to invoice.

Market Research
How do you decide which country and who to contact?

Appointing Agents & Distributors
Avoid the pitfall of appointing an agent who doesn’t perform.

Selling to Poland
A more detailed session on the Polish market.

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Legal Aspects of Exporting
Avoid problems by being aware of the issues at the start.

Running a successful Exhibition
If you prepare well an exhibition can lead to many new contacts and maybe orders. If you don’t it wont!

Getting Your Processes Right
Proper organisation can save time and money on documentation and speed up payment.

Selling to Other Countries
Key pointers for those looking at new overseas markets.

This event is organised in partnership with York,North Yorkshire and East Riding Enterprise Partnership; Leeds, York and North Yorkshire Chamber, Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership and Mr Julian Smith MP.

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