The end of 2024 is fast approaching - so have you thought about your business goals for 2025 yet? Does the goal of international business success sound good?
Well here at the UK Export Academy, we are here to help you make that goal a reality in 2025, with our brand new How to Export series that covers the fundamentals of selling to the world. The new series kicks off on Thursday, 9th January, and bookings are now open!
What will you get out of the How To Export series?
Learn how to navigate international regulations;
Learn how to choose the right export markets for your own business; and
Get top tips on how to find new international customers.
Whether you are selling goods or services, direct to customer or business to business, How To Export will guide you in the right direction. If you are considering selling overseas for the first time; looking to start your international growth journey; or, are more experienced in overseas sales and looking to improve your knowledge and find new markets, here is the place to start!
You will learn from our highly experienced team who have real world experience of international trade.
Click the titles below to explore each session in more detail. You can book all 10 for the ultimate experience, or just pick and choose the topics that suit you. Each online session lasts ONE hour.
Thursday, 9th January 2025 - 10:00-11:00
Join us to learn how to structure your international market research to boost sales. This session will highlight the importance of market research and how you can use it as a strategic tool to plan your entry into global markets. More details here.
Friday, 10th January 2025 - 14:00-15:00
Getting your marketing right is so important to make sure overseas customers feel compelled to buy your products or services. It's vital to have clear objectives for your marketing, and we'll help you understand how to develop these in this session. More information here.
Thursday, 14th January 2025 - 14:00-15:00
Struggling to know where to begin with expanding your business into foreign markets? We'll help you get started with planning your business' global expansion and how to assess which markets may be the most suitable for your business.
More details here.
Friday, 17th January 2025 - 10:00-11:00
Using an agent or distributor is a relatively low-risk and cost-effective way of entering a new market. If you are considering using overseas partners, agents or distributors, join us to hear how to select partners who will work best for you and your export goals.
More information here.
Monday, 20th January 2025 - 10:00-11:00
Understanding how customs duties and taxes affects overseas sales is crucial when trading internationally. Join us for this session where we will help you understand your obligations and necessary steps you may need to take.
More details here.
Thursday, 23rd January 2025 - 10:00-11:00
When selling overseas, it is crucial that you understand international regulatory requirements and customs procedures. Join this webinar to understand how to be compliant with these, to ensure that your goods move through the border with ease.
More details here.
Friday, 24th January 2025 - 14:00-15:00
Incoterms are the internationally recognised, standard rules which describe how obligations, risks and costs of delivery are split between buyer and seller. Join this session to help you select the most appropriate terms for your sales.
More information here.
Tuesday, 28th January 2025 - 10:00-11:00
Join this session to gain an insight into some of the options that exist to help you get your goods from A to B when you are selling internationally.
Book your place here.
Thursday, 30th January 2025 - 10:00-11:00
In this session we will look at whether you are ready to export your services offer, and if so, how you go about making your service ‘real’ and communicating this message to potential overseas clients to ensure you win new business.
More details here.
Friday, 31st January 2025 - 10:00-11:00
Learn how to navigate the risks around payment when exporting your goods and services. We will also cover some key areas of concern for both sellers and buyers before discussing contract performance.
More information here.
