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Markets Toolkit

Find out how your business can drive growth by accessing new markets

 

The world is changing fast these days and new market opportunities are continually emerging from multiple sources. It may be technology driven, demographic changes, developing economies or even a political change such as leaving the European Union.

For most early-stage businesses, the nearest market can be the most cost effective to exploit. New technologies can unlock business opportunities right on our doorstep to prove, establish and build a business on.

We should also never forget that trading nationally from the North East brings wealth into our region, helping to it grow and compete better on a national and international stage.

Our businesses have an excellent track record on exports to Europe especially and this is something to be built upon and developed. This toolkit provides all the information you need to start trading abroad, including new government legislation to import or export goods in the EU and beyond.


Exporting can help you grow your business by finding new customers and increasing your sales

Whether you’re new to exporting or looking to develop your knowledge even further, there is a range of support for you and your business through the Department for Business & Trade (DBT).  This includes help to:

  • find an export market
  • choose a route to market
  • prepare to do business in a foreign country
  • prepare for export procedures and logics

In conversation with Simon Hanson

We caught up with Simon Hanson, Economic Development and Policy Manager at NEPO, to find out why local businesses should consider applying for public procurement opportunities both here in the North East and further afield.

NEPO

Visit NEPO for public sector procurement opportunities across the North East LEP region. 

Government support for trading overseas

Check out our insight piece which summarises the support and information available for businesses exploring new overseas markets.

Export support service

Contact the export support team if you’re a UK business selling goods or services to any country in the world except Ukraine, Russia or Belarus.

Useful resources

Using the Evidence Hub for market research

The North East Evidence Hub takes a fresh look at global trends and economic markets that present opportunities for future regional growth in the North East LEP area.

Understanding incoterms

Download a Q&A explaining how incoterms are used to negotiate sales with international customers.

Trade Remedies Authority

Defending UK economic interests against unfair international trade practices

News and insights

Talk to one of our team who will help you connect to the support you need to grow and develop your business.

if your local authority isn't listed above, you can view details of how to get in touch with your local LEP

Markets schemes 

Find out more about the schemes on offer across the region.

Scaleup North East

Scaleup North East works with businesses that can demonstrate both the hunger and potential to achieve high levels of growth.
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North of Tyne Culture and Creative Zone Programme

The North of Tyne Culture and Creative Zone (CCZ) Programme is a new programme that aims to establish a supportive and attractive environment for creatives and cultural businesses to locate, start-up and grow.
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Farming Advisory Service

Empowering Farm Enterprises: Specialised Support for Growth, Resilience and Diversification.
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The TEDCO Growth Track Programme

Growth Track is a support service for high-growth businesses looking to increase market share, develop a new product or service, or enhance customer experience.
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UK Space Agency Accelerator

Start up and grow in space with the UK Space Agency Accelerator.
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The UK Games Fund (UKGF) Content Fund

Creative developers and start-up studios are invited to bid for a share of £5 million in government funding to turn their new video game ideas into market leaders.
Finance & funding Grant Trading business Markets Products and services Operations

World Franchise Council

The World Franchise Council (WFC) is a non-political association of more than 40 national franchise associations from around the world.
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UK Export Academy

The UK Export Academy (UKEA) from the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is a free training programme for UK businesses of all sizes looking to grow their international sales.
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