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North West firms introduced to Export Week

North West firms are being encouraged to take part in Export Week, offering advice and inspiration for those looking at exports.

Running from Monday 12 November to Friday November 16, the Export week is part of the Government’s drive to double exports to £1 trillion by 2020 and get 100,000 more companies exporting.

The week will also launch a search for new “Export Champions in the North West” to inspire others, and there will be opportunity to visit one of 11 European countries for a nominal charge of £99 through UKTI’s new “Export Insight Visits”

Clive Drinkwater, UKTI’s Regional Director for the North West, said: “The value of exports from North West businesses was estimated at more than £26 billion last year, providing a massive boost to the region’s economy. “I hope the events taking place during Export Week will encourage even more businesses and entrepreneurs to start trading abroad, and I’m sure our new Export Champions will be able to provide the expertise and support companies need.

“We’ll be providing free advice throughout the week on how exports can help businesses to grow, and the Export Insight Visits offer a low-cost way of visiting potential new markets overseas.

“Virtually any company can export its products and services – from one-man operations to large corporations employing hundreds – and there are plenty of opportunities for North West businesses to get exporting.”

For more information on the events and how to get involved, visit the export week site here, and for specific information on the Export Insight Visits, see this page.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Tom Keighley .