international
New
programme
to support
first time
exporters
The UK Government has shown its
commitment to increasing the number
of exporters with significant Investment
in a new package of business support.
Delivered by UK Trade and Investment
(UKTI), the First Time Exporters (FTE)
initiative includes training and advice
for companies selling overseas for the
first time.
Research has shown that exporting
companies are more productive than
non-exporters, achieving stronger
financial performance and are more
likely to stay in business.
The FTE initiative highlights to
companies the benefits of trading
overseas, giving them the tools to
start winning international
business quickly.
Medilink is delighted to be supporting
UKTI in delivery of the initiative, which
comprises of:
• Export Savvy: an online tool offering
companies a short six module
programme to help them understand
export basics
• Export Insight Visits: trade missions
that are part education part
business. UKTI introduce companies
to nearby markets, explaining what
an embassy can do for them and are
guided through their first contacts
with foreign buyers
• Digital Advisers: A team of 20
e-Exporting/Digital Advisors will be
fully integrated into the ITA teams to
help FTEs access digital markets
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Findings
from recent
surveys of
UKTI trade
clients show:
85% said exporting led
to a ‘level of growth not
otherwise possible’
• Great British Store: A public/private
initiative to provide a link between
small, innovative UK producers
and buyers, agents and retailers
overseas. UK companies can upload
a selection of their products to a
website that can be viewed by buyers
in overseas markets
• Global Events Programme: UKTI is
working on a new single integrated
Global Events and Missions
programme, bringing together
the three current strands of Trade
Access Programme, Events and
Missions, and Events Alliance, to be
introduced from April 2016.
Peter Wheeler International Manager
for Medilink Yorkshire & Humber
and Life Sciences Regional Sector
Specialist for UKTI Yorkshire said:
“All the evidence shows
that exporting is good for
companies - it encourages
them to be more innovative,
more competitive and more
profitable. We are excited
to be working with UKTI on
launching these schemes
and helping get more
healthcare and life science
companies successfully
selling overseas.”
For more information on any of the
schemes contact international@
medilink.co.uk
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87% said exporting
had significantly
improved their profile
or credibility
78% said exporting had
given them exposure to
new ideas
73% said exporting
had increased the
commercial lifespan of
products or services
UKTI
UKTI is the Government
department that helps
UK-based companies
sell overseas and
assists overseas
companies to bring
investment to the UK.
Last year UKTI
supported nearly
48,000 companies,
reporting additional
sales of £49.1 billion.