This qualification highlights the importance of exporters managing competitive payment terms while balancing risks of late or non-payment, and addresses the impact of fluctuating exchange rates.
When trade finance products are not available from the private sector, it emphasises the role of the public sector in supporting exporters, encouraging a proactive approach to winning export business. This qualification highlights the benefits of using finance and insurance effectively to support exporters’ financial needs. It further aims to shift businesses from a reactive to a proactive approach in using finance to win export business.
Within the short-term exports section, it showcases practical examples of public sector support in growing UK exports and winning overseas contracts.