What level and type of support, financial or otherwise can we expect from the government?
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We are a small company who supplies the sports, fitness and health industry with exercise equipment and fitness services. We are based in the UK and are currently attempting to set up distributors and representatives across the EMEA with our innovative products.
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David
We have a team of International Trade Advisers located in the South East (which appears you are based) and we can assist directly the international objectives of clients. This can be for example through our key service for new exporters – "Passport to Export" which provides you with a formal 12 months assistance package with funded 2 day residential course and then formal strategy setting with Objective and Action steps. Scheme provides our time and if suiable company there is a £500 committment fee. You have with this programme £1,000 matched funding. If you participate in trade shows (internationally) then you may qualify for some show support. Best you look at website www.ukti.gov.uk for full details. I will call you to discuss further. Best Regards Stephen Myatt
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David
Thanks for your time on our call and brief explanation of our services. Not sure why our line went dead but I will request one of my colleagues based close to you to make contact and perhaps set a meeting date to come into see you and explain our international development services to you. Best Regards Stephen