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Import and export

Trading overseas, the paperwork involved and the people who can guide you.

Exporting opens up bigger markets, and importing the right materials and components at the right price matters just as much. Both come with paperwork, and both have people whose job is to help you.

What you'll find here

  • Export and customs guidance
  • Trade advisers and support bodies
  • Finding overseas customers
  • Export finance and insurance

The live resources, links and contacts for this area open on 5 October 2026. Join free and we'll tell you the moment they do.

Also in money and growth

  • Funding: Grants, loans and schemes open to manufacturing SMEs.
  • Financial management: Cash flow, costing and planning support for owner-managers.
  • Start-up support: Help for new manufacturing businesses getting off the ground.

Launching 5 October 2026. Free for SMEs.

Founding members are listed in the Verified Members directory from day one.

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