International Trade Guides

Doing Business Guides' are designed to advise and assist UK companies when looking to trade with and invest in opportunity-rich overseas markets.

International Trade Support for Business – Preston

Business support funded by Preston City Council UK Strategic Prosperity Fund to help new exporters and existing exporters boost their International Trade.

Empowering SMEs in International Trade Support Programme

Are you a novice or experienced importer or exporter looking for strategic and operational support to help grow your global trade?

International Business Opportunities

Free service linking companies with overseas tender opportunities.

Department for Business and Trade (previously DIT) - Ministerial Visits

A list of the countries the International Trade Secretary and Ministers will be visiting in the future, to give businesses the opportunity to have their say on ‘in market’ issues.

Trade Fair, Training or Accreditation Grant - Argyll and Bute

The aim of the grant is to support business growth, by assisting with the cost of exhibiting at a UK or international Trade Fair, undertaking training, or gaining an industry accreditation.

DBT - Department for Business and Trade

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) brings together responsibilities for business and trade into one single department.

Open To Export - Export Bootcamp

Export Bootcamp to learn the essentials of international trade in bite-size webinars.

Highlands and Islands Enterprise

Support available for businesses, social enterprises and communities, including events.

Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce Group

Membership organisation offering a range of services to people starting and growing a business in Thames Valley.

Liverpool Chamber of Commerce

Liverpool Chamber of Commerce is a membership service that offers support in networking and contacts, international trade and events.

Aberdeen City Council

A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.

Black Country Chamber of Commerce

Black Country Chamber of Commerce can assist businesses to start and grow.

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce

Business support services available including training and events. Membership fees may apply.

Devon and Plymouth Chamber

Are you looking to access business support in Devon and Plymouth?

Somerset Chamber of Commerce

Membership based organisation offering support to businesses in Somerset to help them grow and connect.

Dundee and Angus Chamber of Commerce

A business membership organisation supporting Dundee and Angus.

Locate in Kent

Locate in Kent offers free help to businesses looking to expand in, or relocate to the area from the UK or overseas.

Lloyds Bank Resource Centre

Practical guidance and resources for businesses through guides, case studies, articles and videos.

Glasgow Chamber of Commerce

Are you looking to start or grow a business in Glasgow?

Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce

Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce helps businesses to start and grow.

North East Chamber of Commerce

A membership organisation offering support on a range of topics including business support, training and events.

Dorset Chamber of Commerce

Are you looking to start or grow a business? Dorset Chamber is a great source of support.

Hampshire Chamber of Commerce

Membership organisation providing support to businesses in the county.

British Chambers of Commerce

The British Chambers of Commerce help firms of all sizes to achieve more.

IP liaison officers (attachés)

Greater Manchester Export Fund

Does your business export and need funding to pursue more opportunities and fulfill more orders?

HMRC videos, webinars and email alerts

HMRC offers webinars, alerts, e-learning guides and videos if you are looking for information on running a business.

DBT - Export Support Team

Service for pre-start-up and trading UK businesses with questions about exporting to Europe, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia plus trading with Ukraine, Russia and Belarus.

Business Growth Grant - East Ayrshire

The Business Growth grant is available to support the eligible costs of implementing growth plans.

Gateshead Council

A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.

East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire Nottinghamshire Leicestershire)

Advice, information and a range of business services in the East Midlands.

D2N2 Growth Hub

Information on the local Growth Hub service covering D2N2 areas of Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.

CW Growth Hub

Information on the local Growth Hub service covering Coventry and Warwickshire.

Certificate of Free Sale - Import Licensing Branch (ILB)

The DBT Import Licensing Branch's Import Case Management System for the issue of import licences and Certificates of Free Sale (CFS) for exporters.

Scottish Development International - Invest and Trade Scotland

Are you looking for support to set up and grow your business in Scotland?

Events and networking groups in Croydon

Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.

Events and networking groups in Ealing

Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.

Events and networking groups in Harrow

Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.

West of England Growth Hub

Information on the local Growth Hub service covering Bristol, Gloucestershire and Somerset in the South West.

Boost Business Lancashire Growth Hub

Information on the local Growth Hub service covering Lancashire.

UK Export Finance

Information and guidance from the UK's export credit agency to help businesses to access finance and insurance in relation to exporting.

Corporate Identity Theft

Information and guidance on Corporate Identity Theft and what to do if you fall victim.

Trade Associations - Transport

Websites and contact details for trade associations for the transport industry/sector.

Department for Business and Trade (previously DIT) - International Market Guides

Guides to exporting in specific countries.

Department for Business and Trade (previously DIT) - Preparing to Export

A range of resources for companies starting to sell overseas.

UK Trade Mark classes

Help and support is available regarding the classification system for UK trade marks.

Trade Advisory Service - Invest NI

Providing NI companies with access to in-market consultants who undertake a range of bespoke projects to help companies investigate and develop export markets.

Trade Export Pathway - InterTradeIreland

If you are at the early stage of developing a cross-border business plan, this programme could help you prepare to export for the first time.

Trade and Invest Wales

A team of experienced advisers providing business support, advice, networking opportunities and more.

Aromatherapy Trade Council (ATC)

Are you in the aromatherapy industry and seeking guidance with your business?

Barclays Green Trade Loans

Debt finance from Barclays for sustainable purposes.

UK International Consumer Centre (UKICC)

Free advice and assistance with international disputes between consumers and traders.

International Banking – Making or Receiving Payments

Advice and guidance on sending or receiving money from overseas.

Trade Associations - Management

Websites and contact details for trade associations for individuals working in management positions.

Department for Business and Trade (previously DIT) - Report a Trade Barrier

A way to report and look for resolutions to new trade barriers or an issue with an existing trade barrier.

Trade Associations - Marketing

Websites and contact details for trade associations for the marketing sector.

ISRCs (International Standard Recording Codes)

The International Standard Recording Code (ISRC) system is the international system for the identification of recorded music and music videos.

Department for Business and Trade (previously DIT) - Find a Buyer Profile

A online platform allowing you to showcase your business to international buyers.

Applying For An Export Or Trade Licence Guidance

How to use the online export licensing system to get a licence to export controlled goods, software and technology overseas.

Trade Associations - Finance (including Accountancy and Insurance)

Websites and contact details for trade associations for the finance, accountancy and insurance sector.

Trade Associations - Health, Care and Medical

Websites and contact details for trade associations for the health, care and medical sectors.

Department for Business and Trade - Digital Exporting Programme

Assist UK companies in reaching consumers overseas through e-marketplaces.

Department for Business and Trade (previously DIT) - Export Opportunities

An online portal that helps UK businesses find overseas contracts, tenders and projects.

Department for Business and Trade (previously DIT) - Overseas Market Introduction Service (OMIS)

Find overseas customers and export opportunities.

British International Investment - The UK's Development Finance Institution (DFI)

Information about British International Investment, which supports companies that help to develop and emerging countries grow.

Cornwall Trade and Investment (Cornwall Trade and Development)

Support and guidance are available for businesses looking to set up or relocate to the area.

Trade Associations - Legal

Websites and contact details for trade associations for the legal sector.

ISBN - International Standard Book Number

If you wish to sell your publication through major bookselling chains, or internet booksellers, you will be legally required to have an ISBN

Department for Business and Trade (previously DIT) - Events Portal

Events calendar of events updated regularly with both UK and overseas events as well as overseas missions.

Trade Associations - Construction, Engineering, Home and Property Services

Websites and contact details for trade associations for businesses in construction, engineering and home & property services.

Department for Business and Trade (previously DIT) - Aid Funded Business

Guidance for UK companies on winning business from international aid and development projects.

Department for Business and Trade (previously DIT) - UK Defence and Security Exports

UK Defence and Security Exports helps UK businesses in the Defence and Security sector to export their products and services internationally.

Bristol Chamber of Commerce

Membership organisation offering support to start or grow a business in Bristol.

ISO Accreditation

ISO is an independent, non-governmental membership organization They help companies to access new markets, level the playing field for developing countries and facilitate free and fair global trade.

Events and networking groups in Kingston upon Thames

Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.

Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office

Provides services to British businesses overseas through a global network of embassies.

Events and networking groups in Kensington and Chelsea

Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.

Global London Programme

This programme is designed to support London's small businesses in reaching new markets and breaking into the international arena.

New business marketing grant - Invercylde Council

This discretionary fund can provide a marketing grant to businesses that are starting to trade in the area.