Importing & Exporting
Business Link can provide help with international trade.
Here are some of the ways we can help you:
- Information on importing and exporting
- Export club workshops
- HM Customs procedures
- Locating and managing overseas agents and distributuors
Further information on trading internationally from the Business Link website
http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/layer?site=106&topicId=1079717544
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GWE Business West
If you feel daunted by the complexities of trade documentation then let our expert team take the pain out of the process. We offer extensive export documentation services, many of which are unique, to members and non-members throughout the UK. Some specific areas include:
- Developing an export plan
- Sourcing overseas distributors and agents
- Export documentation
- Letters of credit
- Access to trade fairs and overseas missions
- Import advice
Whether you are an experienced exporter or considering it for the first time GWE Business West International Trade can offer a range of international courses.
GWE Business West also provides access to services from UK Trade & Investment and Enterprise Europe Network.
UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) supports companies in the South West that want to trade overseas. The international trade team will advise you on doing business internationally and help you access UKTI's full range of services.
The Enterprise Europe Network South West provides free support and advice to South west companies and research institutions interested in trading in Europe or participating in European research and development programmes.
Recommended Links
- Enterprise Europe Network
Extra help for businesses in the economic downturn
Recommended Contacts
- UK Trade & Investment
Supports companies in the South West that want to trade overseas
Contact: Natasha McKenzie
Telephone: 0845 6060969
Email: enquiries@uktisouthwest.org / www.uktisouthwest.org
Address: UK Trade & Investment, Leigh Court Business Centre, Abbots Leigh, Bristol BS8 3RA - GWE Business West International Trade
Provides extensive export documentation services
Contact: Lyn Palmer
Telephone: 01275 370716
Email: info@gwebusinesswest.co.uk / www.businesswest.co.uk/international_trade.aspx
Address: GWE Business West, Leigh Court Business Centre, Abbots Leigh, Bristol, BS8 3RA - Enterprise Europe Network
Access to new markets, Interllectual Property, European Tendering, Partnership building and European Funded R&D
Contact: Enterprise Europe Info Team
Telephone: 01275 370 814
Email: info@enterpriseeuropesw.org.uk / www.enterpriseeuropesw.org.uk
Address: Enterprise Europe Network, Leigh Court Business Centre, Abbots Leigh, Bristol, BS8 3RA - Business Link
Provides advice on starting, running and growing a business
Contact: Business Link Information Team
Telephone: 0845 600 9966
Email: enquiry@businesslinksw.co.uk
Address: www.businesslink.gov.uk/southwest