2. UK Trade & Investment
Joanne Freeman
Deputy Regional Director, London
London International Trade Team
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3. UK Government’s Ambitions
• Double UK exports to £1 trillion a year by 2020
• 100,000 more UK companies
exporting by 2020
• One in four UK companies to export
(European average) rather than one
in five at present
• Maintain the UK’s position as the most favoured
location in Europe for inward investment
• Become the number one location in Europe
for investment from emerging markets
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4. UK Trade & Investment’s Mission
• Support UK companies to grow their business
through international trade
• Connect UK business to the world’s top
commercial opportunities
• Attract high quality inward investment
to the UK
• Establish whole-of-government relationships
with major wealth creators
to increase exports and investment
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5. UKTI’s Global Presence
• UKTI has more than 1,200 staff in over 100
overseas markets and around 400 people
across UK regions
• UKTI teams identify business opportunities
around the world. They support businesses
throughout the UK
• Our advisers are from the private sector, with
experience in international trade/investment
• In London and the South East there are more
than 80 International Trade Advisers
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UKTI has more than
1,200
staff in over
100
overseas markets

6. International Trade Advisers (ITAs)
Experienced international businesspeople.
Give help and advice which is relevant and appropriate to your business. May
include:
One-to-one advice:
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Passport to Export 12 month programme for new exporters
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Gateway to Global Growth 12 month programme for experienced
exporters
Overseas contacts: UKTI staff; Missions and conferences
Financial support (small): Tradeshow Access Programme
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7. UKTI Impartial Advice & Strategic Support
• Strategic and export business advice
• Market information and research
• Assistance in Identifying partners and potential customers
• Assistance to promote company products
• Support to visit markets
• Support whilst in market
• Identification of Business opportunities
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8. Passport to Export
• Support programme for new exporters
• £500+VAT commitment fee
• Up to £3,000 matched funding to help you implement
specific export plans
• Winning and Delivering Business Overseas workshop
• Discounted access to a programme of export training
 Benefits: overcome barriers, gain confidence to explore
new markets, ongoing support, develop skills and
understanding
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9. Overseas Market Introduction Service (OMIS)
• Market intelligence to evaluate effectively and research
competitive environment
• Tailored introduction to desired contacts in foreign
markets, potential partners, and buyers alike
• Bespoke support from UKTI staff overseas
• Access to British Embassies and Consulates
• Chargeable service
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10. Tradeshow Access Programme (TAP)
• Participate in an overseas trade show as part of a
group of UK businesses led by an Accredited Trade
Organisation (ATO)
• Establish contacts with buyers, agents, distributors and
customers
• Limited financial support available
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11. Export Communications Review (ECR)
• Helps identify gaps and issues in marketing
communications and maximise the effectiveness of
communications with overseas customers.
 Benefits: handle enquiries from export markets
competently, build international image, action plan for
improving international communications
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12. Further information
Joanne Freeman, Deputy Regional Director, London
joanne.freeman@ukti.gsi.gov.uk
+44 (0) 20 7234 3044
www.ukti.gov.uk www.opentoexport.com
Social media
linkedin.com/ukti
twitter.com/ukti
youtube.com/uktiweb
flickr.com/ukti
blog.ukti.gov.uk
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