UK Export Academy Events

Ensuring your goods get from A to B is essential when you start exporting. Join this session to understand the key steps in physically moving goods internationally. We will cover export documentation, customs procedures and signposting to resources that can offer further support.

Germany offers long-term potential and many opportunities for UK businesses offering innovative, quality products - and, it's the UK’s second largest export market! Want to learn more? Join this session hosted by Kenny Legg from the Department of Business and Trade (DBT) team based in Germany, to hear about opportunities for your business and how to prepare for the German market. Kenny will also be joined by a range of expert guest speakers who will cover, Market opportunities for UK Companies in Germany, practical tips when exporting to Germany, routes to market, German culture tips, legal aspects of doing business in Germany, the importance of trade shows in Germany and how to make the most of your attendance, a case study of setting up in Germany - Freddy Flowers and finally, how to access DBT support. They'll also be the chance to ask questions to our panel of speakers so be sure to get them ready!

British companies often under-price their goods and services, don’t fall into that trap! Join this session to explore the best ways to approach your pricing and the influence your route to market may have on your pricing strategy.

In the UK space sector wanting to take your business to new heights? Hosted by James Ridley-Jones, Trade and Investment Adviser from the Space Sector Team at the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), he will be joined by a panel of industry experts from businesses, large and small, who export space products and services. You can expect engaging discussions, sharing firsthand experiences, challenges and strategies for successful exporting. You will also hear from James on how the DBT team can support your growth in international markets. Register now and join us for an enlightening webinar that will fuel your export ambitions and drive your success in the global market.

Building on part 1, in this session we will talk through how to identify tariffs for your goods, help you understand other customs requirements such as valuation and country of origin, and provide you with an overview of how customs declarations are made.

Getting paid is one of, if not the most important parts of running a successful business, but how can you ensure your business’ cashflow when trading overseas? In this session we will cover some of the most important issues for getting paid for your exports, including – payment options, currency issues, export credit insurance and how UK Export Finance can potentially support you.

Incoterms® are a set of internationally recognised rules which define the responsibilities of sellers and buyers in the export transaction. Join this session to learn what they are, what they do and how you select an appropriate Incoterm® for your global trade transactions.

Want to learn more about recently formed Free Trade Agreements (FTA) and how they will help your business and its global reach? If you have an interest in any of the markets covered by recent agreements (US, Japan, Australia, New Zealand) and a ready-to-export product or service, join us in this session where we will explore the key features and benefits FTAs offer. We will cover a variety of topics from qualifying origin rules for services and goods, through to the types of support available through the Department for Business and Trade.

Want to gain an understanding of what is involved in successfully bidding and winning deals for work abroad? Join guest speaker Jemery Brim, expert trainer from Growth Ignition as he takes you through how to make good bid decisions. He'll talk through the process of developing a bid including storyboarding, writing your content and how to use review gateways to ensure quality negotiation skills to land the deal.

Did you know that export controls affect around 5% of exports? In this session we will take a look at why we have export controls and what sort of products are restricted or prohibited in global trade. We’ll also explore dual-use items, the UK export licensing system, and finally embargoes and sanctions.