Find customers online

Get help selling online overseas and take advantage of special deals negotiated by the government. And join the e-exporting programme to get: advice on developing a strategy from e-commerce and international trade experts special rates for some of the world’s most popular online selling platforms regular updates on e-commerce trends and opportunities to hear from industry experts and network with other online traders Contact e-exporting@trade.gov.uk to join the e-exporting programme.

Get help from a trade specialist

The Department for Business and Trade ( DBT ) has a network of trade specialists who can also help you find overseas customers by: helping you prepare for a trade show or overseas market visit (sometimes grants are available - check with the event organiser) arranging introductions to potential overseas buyers, agents and distributors (there’s a charge for this service) To find out more, first see the export guidance on great.gov.uk, then contact a trade adviser in your region. If you had an OMIS account If you had an Overseas Market Introduction Service ( OMIS ) account and want to talk about something you commissioned, contact a trade adviser in your region or email omis.orders@digital.trade.gov.uk .

Defence, security and civil maritime

Contact UK Defence and Security Exports ( UKDSE ) for help exporting products and services related to defence, security, cyber security and civil maritime. They can help by: providing specialist export advice and intelligence supporting and promoting UK industry at domestic and overseas events, including major defence and security exhibitions coordinating cross-government activity to support specific export and investment campaigns building relationships with industry and overseas governments to raise awareness of UK industry

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find overseas opportunities for your product or service

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