The world is changing fast these days and new market opportunities are continually emerging from multiple sources. It may be technology driven, demographic changes, developing economies or even a political change such as leaving the European Union.
For most early-stage businesses, the nearest market can be the most cost effective to exploit. New technologies can unlock business opportunities right on our doorstep to prove, establish and build a business on.
We should also never forget that trading nationally from the North East brings wealth into our region, helping to it grow and compete better on a national and international stage.
Our businesses have an excellent track record on exports to Europe especially and this is something to be built upon and developed. This toolkit provides all the information you need to start trading abroad, including new government legislation to import or export goods in the EU and beyond.