UK Trade and Investment invites West Midlands SME’s to join them for two one day regional seminars which will
showcase the best the West Midlands has to offer in European, Global and International Innovation support.

It has never been more important for Small and Medium sized businesses to develop new markets and for many enterprises these could be overseas – into the ubiquitous global market place. Furthermore, received wisdom is that exporting companies are more innovative and productive: exporters account for 60% of UK productivity growth.


Essentially, done properly exporting can bring significant benefits – increased sales, increased market share and increased profits. These two seminars will provide insights from the “coalface” through fellow internationalising SME’s, look at the support available to assist your strategic export drive, and provide expert informed views on both country specific opportunities and current and future world and European concerns.


Taking West Midlands Business to Europe
February 2010 - Birmingham


Created in 1993, the European Union has developed into the world’s largest international single market – now including 27 member States with a population of approximately 500 million people – and is a bigger trading area than the US and Japan combined.


Event Agenda Highlights:
A panel of WM SMEs will discuss their experiences of doing business with the EU - dealing with the Euro, distribution and logistics, cultural barriers, use of technology... Our “Business Champion” MEP to provide an insight into directives driving opportunities, European business and political networks The Future of the European Economy.
Workshops on European Market Opportunities – including Germany, France, Ireland, Belgium, Poland, Romania


Taking West Midlands Business to the World
March 2010 - Birmingham


The UK is the fifth largest trading nation in the world; the second largest exporter of commercial services and seventh largest exporter of merchandise in the world. Over 4,500 West Midlands companies already export across the world - worth over £ 15 bn.


Event Agenda Highlights:
A panel of WM SMEs will discuss their experiences of exporting and how they took on global markets - market selection and penetration, identifying contacts, getting paid …


UKTI and overseas Commercial Officers discuss opportunities for WM businesses in Brazil, America, India and China
A panel of experts discuss New Product Development, Design, Diversification Intellectual Property Rights and R&D Tax Credits.
The Future of the World Economy.


To register your interest in an event please email Julie Coles on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or telephone 024 7623 6406