Online event
Get your Business ready for North America
Thursday 28 September at 3:00PM
Is North America next on your list of target markets? Join this session to improve your know-how of how to get started with selling to North America.
What you’ll learn
- an overview of the scope of the US and Canada markets
- the challenges & opportunities for British businesses in these markets
- the support available from DBT with entering these markets
Description
Want to know how to expand your business' reach into North America but don't know where to start? North America is a mature and competitive market with extensive opportunities: the UK is Canada’s 2nd largest services trading partner in the world, while the UK is the US’s 7th largest goods trading partner.
It is essential for UK businesses to understand the scope of the US and Canada markets—and the challenges involved—before making financial or resource commitments. This session will outline common pitfalls, costs of entering the market, and the types of support available through the Department for Business and Trade (DBT). It will be delivered by OCO Global, our experts based in the market, who have worked successfully to support thousands of UK exporters in partnership with DBT.
Speakers
Nicole Dunbar
Head of Trade Services in the US, OCO Global
Nicole leads a team who provide research, analysis, planning, and connections that help clients achieve their export goals. Nicole has over 23 years of experience in connecting buyers and sellers around the globe and working with Economic Development Agencies across various industries and markets.
OCO Global help companies prepare for international business, so they win more profitable customers in the most sustainable markets.