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What should you consider when looking to sell overseas? In this section you'll find useful articles about what you need to know when getting started, including assessing demand, helpful services and key exporting terms.
Top tips for new exportersSelling internationally is very complex but - as with most things - easy with help and appropriate training. Read our top tips for new exporters. READ MORE
Key exporting termsExporting offers huge opportunities for UK businesses. For first-timers, however, even the terminology can be daunting. READ MORE
Export licensingFind out if you need an export licence for your goods, how to apply for a strategic export licence and your compliance responsibilities. READ MORE
Assessing demand for your product & servicesWhen looking to start exporting your business, the ideal situation is that there is demand for your product or service in its current format. READ MORE
Export Action PlanThe Open to Export Action Plan is a free and easy to use online planning tool for small businesses planning to sell overseas. READ MORE
Dealing with your first orderRead our article with a checklist of the first things you need to think about when an international customer comes calling. READ MORE
VIDEO: Exporting from the UK - Customs tipsWith information on requirements around invoices, commodity codes, licences and other export documentation, DHL's customs experts share advice. READ MORE
VIDEO: ICC explains Incoterms® 2010 RulesEmily O'Connor, Executive-Secretary of the Incoterms Working Group explains the ins and outs of the Incoterms® 2010 Rules and their use for business. READ MORE
VIDEO: Barclays case study - How to export successfullyExporting overseas has helped British skincare company Eve Taylor prosper, even when there's a downturn in the domestic market. Here they share their advice. READ MORE
What you need to know about Incoterms® 2010Incoterms® are one of the most important features of international trade, but sadly, one of the most misunderstood. READ MORE
How to budget for a new market launchOnce you've been through the planning process, you need to think about the launch - specifically, how much to spend and how much to expect from the first year. READ MORE
Top tips to get you started selling overseasEvery business is different so there isn't a one-size-fits-all guide, but there are a number of pieces of advice that are relevant to many. READ MORE
Need help with an exporting issue?IOE&IT members get FREE access to our Technical Helpline for help with any export issues you come across. Learn More
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