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.

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.

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.

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.

In the service sector? Join the first in a special two-part series focusing solely on selling services overseas. We’ll explore the key challenges and practical considerations of exporting your services business, and how to use great.gov.uk to do further research to get you started on your exporting journey.

Do you have a business in the service sector? Join us for the second in a special two-part series focusing solely on selling services overseas. We’ll look at: what the opportunities are for services businesses; where in the world you should focus; which specific markets you should target, along with how to market your service business appropriately overseas.

Want to fast-track your exporting know-how? We have you covered with an intensive version of our Export Essentials sessions, condensed into two half-day sessions! In the first content-packed session, we'll be discussing how your company can maximise success in overseas markets; we’ll cover the benefits and barriers of exporting; how to conduct your international market research, devise your pricing strategy and routes to market and how you can ensure you get paid when trading overseas.

Want to fast-track your exporting know-how? In the second of this intensive session we'll be exploring customs procedures and requirements; we’ll provide an overview of how to use Incoterms and how to apply an appropriate Incoterm® for your global trade transactions; and we’ll look at why we have export controls and what type of products are restricted or prohibited when trading overseas.