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Exporting Starts Here

Government funded
Provided by West Midlands Combined Authority
Areas
Support Type

Providing intensive, customised support to help West Midlands businesses thrive in global markets.

Delivered in partnership by:

West Midlands CA
Black Country Chamber Of Commerce Logo
Greater Birmingham Chambers Of Commerce Logo
Coventry And Warwickshire Chamber Of Commerce Logo

SMEs that would like to explore exporting for the first time, or those exporters that want to enter new markets can receive 1:1 expert advice and support and access to online workshops and face to face events.  

Whether you're just beginning, building on early successes, or seeking to expand into new markets, Exporting Starts Here sets out to provide FREE SUPPORT to help you grow your business globally.

Exporting Starts Here provides intensive, customised support to help West Midlands businesses thrive in global markets. Key features include:

  • 1:1 Expert Guidance: Get tailored advice from export advisors who will guide you from market research to strategic planning, ensuring impactful, sustainable growth in new and existing markets. With expert support, you'll be guided through challenges, overcome barriers, and gain practical and legal assistance for all aspects of exporting.
  • Workshops and Training: Our programme offers a robust series of workshops designed to equip businesses with essential skills for international success. Topics include staff upskilling for global expansion, ATA Carnet guidance, customs declarations, export documentation, customs audit preparation, international e-commerce growth, and insights into rules of origin and free trade agreements.

Ready to advance your export journey?

With expert guidance, resources and a supportive network, this programme is your opportunity to take your business global.

How to register

If you're an SME that pays business rates within the West Midlands Combined Authority—which includes Birmingham, Solihull, Sandwell, Dudley, Walsall, Wolverhampton, and Coventry—please register by completing the short form below.

Contact us about this programme today.

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