Contents Listing
Who This Book is For
With Thanks
1. An Exporterâ??s Overview
The UKâ??s largest manufacturing sector
Why export?
Where to export?
What to export?
Government support
Cultural considerations
The steps you have to take
2. Is Exporting Right for Me?
Six key issues to consider before you start exporting
Preparing for export
SWOT Analysis
Summary
3. Where Are My Markets?
Fail to plan ... plan to fail
Seven key research questions
Finding answers
Identifying your potential markets
Aid-funded business
Six research tips
Summary
4. Marketing and Sales
Mind your Ps and Cs
Your product
Exhibitions, festivals and shows
Pricing
Awards
Summary
5. Getting Noticed Online
Website etiquette
Content is king, and links are queens
Social media marketing
Mobile communications
Apps
Social media
A changing landscape
Summary
6. Labelling
Label design
Health and nutrition
Packing for delivery
Summary
7. Routes to Market
Agents
Distributors
Routes to market
UK Trade & Investment
Protecting your intellectual property
Summary
8. Signed, Sealed, Delivered
Your export policy
Delivery: logistics and distribution
Summary
9. Business Travel and Culture
Business travel
Export Insight Visits
Culture
Cultural awareness and business practices
Summary
10. Finance and Money
Funding
Getting paid
Open a foreign bank account
Insurance
Accepting payment online
Letters of credit
Distance Selling Regulations
Paying duty within the EU
Summary
Conclusion
Useful Resources
Advice and support
Background information
British Government
Trade statistics
Find that company
Industry groups
Business travel advice & languages
Regional food & drink groups
Exhibitions in the UK and abroad
Magazines and websites
Learning
Export companies
Country profiles for the UKâ??s top and potential export markets
Who This Book is For
With Thanks
1. An Exporterâ??s Overview
The UKâ??s largest manufacturing sector
Why export?
Where to export?
What to export?
Government support
Cultural considerations
The steps you have to take
2. Is Exporting Right for Me?
Six key issues to consider before you start exporting
Preparing for export
SWOT Analysis
Summary
3. Where Are My Markets?
Fail to plan ... plan to fa ...