Find overseas customers and export opportunities
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1. Find export opportunities
Use great.gov.uk to:
- make sure your business is ready to export
- show your products directly to overseas buyers through the 鈥榝ind a buyer鈥� service
- find overseas opportunities for your product or service
2. Find customers online
Get help and take advantage of special deals negotiated by the government.
And join the e-exporting programme to get:
- advice on developing a strategy from e-commerce and international trade experts
- special rates for some of the world鈥檚 most popular online selling platforms
- regular updates on e-commerce trends and opportunities to hear from industry experts and network with other online traders
Contact [email protected] to join the digital exporting programme.
3. Get help from a trade specialist
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has a network of trade specialists who can also help you find overseas customers by:
- helping you prepare for a (sometimes grants are available - check with the event organiser)
- arranging introductions to potential overseas buyers, agents and distributors (there鈥檚 a charge for this service)
To find out more, first see the on great.gov.uk, then .
4. Defence, security and civil maritime
Contact UK Defence and Security Exports (UKDSE) for help exporting products and services related to defence, security, cyber security and civil maritime.
They can help by:
- providing specialist export advice and intelligence
- supporting and promoting UK industry at domestic and overseas events, including major defence and security exhibitions
- coordinating cross-government activity to support specific export and investment campaigns
- building relationships with industry and overseas governments to raise awareness of UK industry