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Businesses urged not to miss out on help at IFB Hub

A world of opportunity is waiting at the International Festival of Business (IFB) Hub, and Clive Drinkwater, Regional Director, UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) is urging businesses not to miss out.

As part of IFB, the Hub is providing a dedicated trading floor where country representatives, embassies and international delegates will be available throughout the festival.

It provides an opportunity to meet people from over 80 different countries right on the doorstep, and to help companies make sure their contacts are the right ones, a Business Brokerage service is also available so delegates can find the events and people that are right for their businesses.

250,000 people are estimated to attend IFB over the 50 days of the festival, and the event is expected to deliver a £100m increase in trade between 2014 and 2019.

UKTI is a key partner of the IFB, and is offering tailored, exclusive export offers to SMEs throughout.

Clive Drinkwater said: “If you haven’t signed up for the International Festival of Business or visited the Hub you are missing out on a world of opportunity.

“We are only in the second week of IFB and so far UKTI has already seen over 400 businesses attend our events, meeting nearly 40 overseas buyers.

“I have moved my office to Liverpool for the duration of the festival, and have visited the Hub regularly over the last week. I have seen plenty of enthusiastic delegates meeting experts from all over the world, and am sure that plenty of business is being done in this fantastic setting.

“I have been inspired by the companies I have met so far, and by some of the stories I’m hearing – such as Knowsley company Clarke Energy announcing a new project in Mozambique, and Liverpool’s Chargepoint Technologies trebling its profits.

“The Hub is a brilliant resource if you are keen to grow your business, and well worth a visit. We have assembled a group of experts to help you establish your business, grow it through exporting, and work your way through the maze of logistics and legal issues.

“All this advice is available in one place at the Hub, and to take advantage all you need to do is sign up for free membership by registering online – or in person at the Hub from 9.00am to 6.00pm during weekdays. I look forward to seeing you there.”

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Simon Malia .