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For many businesses, exporting isn't a strategy so much as an unanswered question. It gets noted, then parked.
If that's the case for you, this is a low-effort way to take a proper look. We've worked with the Department for Business and Trade to pull together free export support that's already available but rarely seen in one place.
There are practical tools, access to advisers in overseas markets, short webinars that cover the basics, and stories from businesses that have tested international sales without overcommitting.
If exporting's on your list, here's your place to start.
Build your export action plan for free. Create an account to get personalised guidance and compare markets.
Find expert help for your market. The Export Support Directory connects you with vetted advisers in 190 countries.
Get trained fast. Join free events, run by specialists to help you kickstart your exporting journey and gain top tips.
💰 Find live export-related grants in one place – Use the UK Government's ‘Find a grant’ service and search for "export" or "international trade".
💰 Regional support – Funding routes vary by nation and region:
England: live funding programmes in York and North Yorkshire, Tees Valley, and Birmingham and Solihull.
Scotland: Scottish Enterprise, exports and international markets support.
Wales: Wales export support.
Northern Ireland: Invest NI support, including financial and advisory support for start-ups with export potential.
Weighing up how to sell overseas? Choose your route to market – A simple guide to distributors, agents, partners or going direct.
Sense-check demand before you spend – Use 100+ country guides to understand local rules, conditions and whether there's actually a market for what you sell.
Speak to an Export Finance Manager for free – Regional reps from UK Export Finance, can help you think through payment-related risks, trade finance, insurance options and where to go next.
Do you know what support is out there? Complete a short survey to tell us what you’ve heard of (and what you haven’t), so we can make future support easier to find. You’ll be entered into a draw to win £250.
Export guide: How to find buyers, get replies and turn interest into orders.
Founder story: Urban Apothecary: The Leicestershire kitchen table start-up that went global.
Founder story: The Protein Ball Co: What worked, what didn't, and the lessons from building export sales step by step.
Department for Business and Trade Lunch and Learn on exports: A founder chat on going global, spotting opportunities and protecting your brand.
Policy Pulse: Santander Navigator: What's holding SMEs back from exporting, where they're looking for growth, and how Santander's platform helps firms trade overseas.
That’s all for this week!
Thank you for reading. We hope these resources will help support your business. If you have any questions, please hit reply. We’re here to help! Keep an eye out for a new exporting guide, coming soon.
The Business Growth Service aims to connect businesses to the right UK Government support when they need it most. Whether you're a start-up looking for funding, an established SME seeking to export, or a growing company navigating regulations, the service provides tailored guidance to help you access grants, advice and resources across government. Visit business.gov.uk to find the support that's right for your business.