Events > Introduction to Export 2025

Learn how selling your product or service overseas could help you grow your business

 

Join the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), in partnership with the North East Combined Authority (NECA), for a workshop that will introduce you to the benefits of selling your product or service internationally and what steps you need to take to be successful.

 

In this interactive session, we will provide you with practical and no-nonsense advice that you need to get your exporting journey started. We’ll cover topics including choosing the right markets, doing effective research, getting your marketing message right and where to find help and support.

 

This expert-led workshop is designed to drive business growth and enhance your capabilities for international trade. Whether you are exporting for the first time or looking to enter new overseas markets, this event is a great opportunity to hear from an experienced International Trade Adviser and discover the practical support available for your business.

 

Connect with likeminded businesses that, like you, are eager to start their overseas trade journey on one of the following dates: 

 

Thursday 27 February 2025, 10:00 - 16:00

The Common Room, Neville Hall, Newcastle, NE1 1SE

 

Thursday 27 March 2025, 10:00 - 16:00

The Common Room, Neville Hall, Newcastle, NE1 1SE

 

Tuesday 13 May 2025, 10:00 - 16:00

City Hall, Plater Way, Sunderland, SR1 3AA

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Why take part?

 

  • Discover the strategic support available through your local DBT team to help you grow your business overseas.
  • Gain a better understanding of international trade and why it's vital for business growth.
  • Build your knowledge and discover the practical steps to get you started.
  • Have your questions answered in an interactive Q&A session.
  • Network and share best practice with like-minded businesses. Lunch will also be provided. 

 

Don't miss out on the unique opportunity to learn from business leaders, fellow peers and industry experts on how to successfully sell your product or service overseas.

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This event is open to any businesses based in the North East Combined Authority area (Newcastle, Sunderland, Gateshead, Northumberland, County Durham, South Tyneside, North Tyneside). Ideally, you should already be providing a product and/or service in the UK or reactively internationally. We can make exceptions for pre-start-up businesses in exceptional circumstances.  

 

Please email nphevents@businessandtrade.gov.uk if you have any questions.

 

 

We will be collecting personal information as part of our registration process. This information will be processed and shared within the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and with selected third parties for purposes connected with DBT performing a task in the public interest or to fulfil an official function and the task or function has a clear basis in law. DBT takes your privacy very seriously. Your personal data shall be processed according to the Department for Business and Trade’s Fair Processing Notice.