Helping businesses in Greater Manchester sell to the world

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Doing business overseas can seem like a challenge. But it doesn't have to be.

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has helped thousands of businesses sell their products and services around the world.

DBT are now partnering with three key business support providers in the Greater Manchester region to bring businesses based in the city-region joined-up guidance and support to help you win new customers and clients globally. The partnership includes:

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT)
Greater Manchester Combined Authority
The Growth Company
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce

Ready to pursue new international opportunities?

Whether you're a seasoned exporter or just starting to explore overseas opportunities, our partnership can provide the support you need to succeed. Our trade experts based in the UK and in markets around the world, offer:

Personalised advice: One-to-one guidance tailored to your specific business needs.
In-market expertise: Connect with specialists who understand the local landscape.
Exclusive events: Attend online and in-person events to learn, network, and discover new opportunities.

Contact us today

From help finding new markets to understanding customs procedures, we can offer you bespoke support so that you get the right information for your business.

We'd love to hear from you to see how we can help.

Call our Export Development Team on +44 (0) 20 4566 5206opens in a new tab
Email us dbtnph@businessandtrade.gov.uk, or;
Click the button below to fill out our form and we will call you for an informal conversation at a time to suit you.

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Explore different export topics online

Looking for answers to specific questions. You can explore different topics online. We have:

Expert guidance: Step-by-step guides and resources on all aspects of exporting.
Market research: Over 100 market guides and an online tool to find the best markets for your goods and services.
Export action plan: Create a customised plan online to guide your export strategy.
Webinars and events: Explore different topics, hear from experts and meet other businesses.

Explore different export topics.

How we helped Greater Manchester based business with their international expansion

For businesses like Faith in Nature, selling products and services around the world has been at the heart of their growth journey.

"As a proud Manchester based business, we have seen significant growth over the past 5 years - over 200% - having sought help from a range of business support organisations in Manchester.

I would recommend to anybody who wants to grow their business to engage with their local support organisations and get started today.

We worked with the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce and the Growth Company as well as DBT. Working with regional specialists has allowed us to accelerate our business growth through better market access, specialist advice and hands on support."

Tom Pamment, Head of International, Faith in Nature