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Markets Toolkit

Find out how your business can drive growth by accessing new markets

 

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.


Exporting can help you grow your business by finding new customers and increasing your sales

Whether you’re new to exporting or looking to develop your knowledge even further, there is a range of support for you and your business through the Department for Business & Trade (DBT).  This includes help to:

  • find an export market
  • choose a route to market
  • prepare to do business in a foreign country
  • prepare for export procedures and logics

Claire Pickersgill on the value of exporting

The Founder and Managing Director shares her thoughts on the opportunities international trade offers small businesses, and the benefits of supporting trade missions.

NEPO

Visit NEPO for public sector procurement opportunities across the North East LEP region. 

Government support for trading overseas

Check out our insight piece which summarises the support and information available for businesses exploring new overseas markets.

Export support service

Contact the export support team if you’re a UK business selling goods or services to any country in the world except Ukraine, Russia or Belarus.

Useful resources

Using the Evidence Hub for market research

The North East Evidence Hub takes a fresh look at global trends and economic markets that present opportunities for future regional growth in the North East Combined Authority area.

Understanding incoterms

Download a Q&A explaining how incoterms are used to negotiate sales with international customers.

Trade Remedies Authority

Defending UK economic interests against unfair international trade practices

News and insights

Talk to one of our team who will help you connect to the support you need to grow and develop your business.

if your local authority isn't listed above, you can view details of how to get in touch with your local Growth Hub

Markets schemes 

Find out more about the schemes on offer across the region.

North East Digital Technologies Launchpad

Helping the North East's digital cluster to connect, collaborate and grow.
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Open

The complete technology solution for your e-Procurement value chain.
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Digital Exporting Programme

Access tailored support from industry experts to grow your business internationally through digital, including ecommerce.
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Destination North East England

Destination North East England has a collective ambition to double the size of our region's economy in ten years time.
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Supply Chain Sunderland

The Supply Chain Sunderland project will strengthen Sunderland's local entrepreneurial ecosystem by improving business resilience and growth, boosting survival rates, driving innovation, and enhancing market readiness for new supply chain opportunities.
Business support Start-up Trading business Sunderland Markets

Grow North Tyneside

Free one-to-one support and mentoring for growing businesses which have been trading for more than 12 months in North Tyneside.
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Scale-up North East

Scale-up North East works with businesses that can demonstrate both the hunger and potential to achieve high levels of growth.
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North of Tyne Culture and Creative Zone Programme

The North of Tyne Culture and Creative Zone (CCZ) Programme is a new programme that aims to establish a supportive and attractive environment for creatives and cultural businesses to locate, start-up and grow.
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