ESIF Export Strategy & Internationalisation Funding
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Increase international sales and mitigate export risk through ESIF Export funding
In an effort to increase overseas sales, the UK Government has released a £38M fund to increase Export Sales and Business resilience within SMEs.
By using this fund to access export expertise, you can now complete that international optimization you’ve been putting off.
This service is in addition to the excellent support already provided by DIT International Trade Advisers (ITAs). If you don’t already use an ITA, we will be very happy to introduce you.
Some key export areas to optimize
International Sales
Selling Internationally has its own challenges
Routes to market
There are many ways to break into a new market – from opening your own overseas branch to identifying agencies and distributors to sell your goods and services
The route you take will depend on a number of factors – ask us about Market Selection and Market Research
Setting up in Europe
With Brexit now over, many UK companies may need to set up a European base to minimize disruption and costs.
We can help.
Website Internationalisation
This is critical to your business!
So much more is now being bought or researched online so, if you can’t be found in your chosen overseas market, you won’t have the penetration you could have
Browsers need to know where you operate and you need to deliver your content in the language and cultural style which is acceptable to your foreign audience.
We have this expertise
Intellectual Property Advice
There is value in your brand and in your designs.
Without proper protection, you risk losing everything you’ve worked so hard for
Culture, Translation and Packaging
Understanding your target Culture and designing Packaging which covers regulations and in-country law is critical
Just translating your existing packaging, website and brochures is not enough
Cyber Security
Globally, there are thousands of organised and opportunistic criminals making a fortune from stealing data and inserting ransomware – don’t be caught out!
Cyber security is about protecting your IP, reputation, brand, data, your customers’ data and maintaining the integrity of your systems to prevent significant loss or theft
International Strategy
Even in the good times, the best performers take time to properly research and gather all of the external data required to make solid business decisions.
In an increasingly global business world, accessing International opportunities and building local resilience has become a key priority for British companies.
This is our bread and butter, so allow us to co-create the future direction of your International success.
A Simple Process to follow
understand
You will probably be well aware of what you need to do, but sometimes it’s good to have an independent view of your business.
In many cases, your ITA will be the one to do this but we are willing to offer a no-charge evaluation of your export resilience.
Prioritize
With so much to do, it’s important that resources are focused on the right things at the right time.
Having accurate data to build strategic direction and make important decisions is key. We can help you gather relevant external data to maximize your success.
Review
We can review and structure your plan to ensure maximum bang for your buck.
Broker
The next step is to find suitable resilience-building expertise.
Then use an ITA to make an application for up to £9500 match-funded export grant.
Leave that to us.
If your company is located in England and classed as an SME, we can help you access Government funds to increase your Global Sales
We can help you
Our team of specialists have many years of International Trade experience, developing Export Strategies and building Resilience.
As former senior executives with practical experience of building and successfully executing International strategies, we are able to help you overcome the challenges of exporting your goods and services.
Identify opportunities
Increase sales
Mitigate risks
Overcome export barriers
Upskill staff
Achieve International Standards
Build export Resilience
Partner Expertise
Website Internationalisation
Routes to market
Export Strategy
Market Research
Finance
Intellectual Property Protection
Developing Partnerships
Culture & Translation
Cyber Security
Frequently Asked Questions
How much will this cost me?
Our advice to build the funding application is free
How much will I receive?
You will receive up to 60% (£9500) of your expenditure (depending on your location)
Am I guaranteed to get a grant?
As long as you are eligible (which we will check) you should be fine
How do I find quality support?
Leave that to us
How long will the process take?
Typically, it takes a couple of hours for us to understand, prioritize and prepare the application
Can't I get this support from my ITA?
International Trade Advisers do an amazing job.
However, the Government is now focusing on what only they can provide.
For all other support, companies are being encouraged to access Private Sector expertise
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Funds are finite
It has to be worth a call – it doesn’t cost you a penny