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How to: Develop an Export Plan
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Developing a clear and effective export plan is the foundation for success in international trade. In this session, we'll guide you through the process of crafting a strategic road-map for exporting your goods or services.
What you’ll learn
- how an export plan helps you to sell your goods and services to global customers
- how to create your own strategic road-map plan to help you start selling overseas
- understand how your plan can inform your decision-making when exporting
Description
Creating a comprehensive export plan should be one of your most important tasks when considering your international expansion plans. The export plan should set out your global growth objectives and research, setting out how you are going to sell abroad.
In this session, we will explore the key components of developing an export plan, including:
- Conducting international market research to identify your target customers
- How to assess your readiness to export
- Developing a market entry strategy
- Developing your pricing strategy
- Developing a sales and marketing Strategy
- Understanding legal and regulatory requirements
- Logistics and supply chain management
- Financial planning and forecasting
Whether you are new to exporting or looking to refine your approach, this session will provide practical tools and insights to confidently expand your business beyond UK borders and achieve sustainable growth abroad.
Speakers
Raj Theper
UK Export Academy Adviser, Department for Business and Trade
Raj joined the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) in 2020 following a career in the Private, Public and Charity Sectors. Prior to joining DBT, Raj worked in the Midlands with the Black Country Chamber of Commerce, supporting businesses to develop and successfully execute their growth strategies.