UKTI – Trade Access Programme – Accreditation and Plans for 2012/13

The Tradeshow Access Programme (TAP) is a key part of UKTI’s suite of services to support SMEs into overseas markets. Its purpose is to enable businesses to acquire market knowledge and experience as part of a strategic approach to exporting. TAP provides subventions to eligible small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to exhibit at overseas exhibitions and supports other UK promotional activity at selected major events.

UKTI’s intention is to introduce a revised TAP scheme for 2012-13 which will focus on a smaller number of exhibitions than in past years with the aim of creating a larger impact at each event.

In light of this change and the fact that it has been many years since we last carried out a full accreditation round, we will now run a new accreditation exercise.

We are seeking Accredited Trade Organisations (ATOs) who have the sectoral expertise, human resources, financial viability and shared strategic objectives with UKTI to assist UK businesses to succeed at overseas exhibitions.

We hope to complete accreditation in a fairly short time-scale, based on electronically submitted questionnaires. There will be a small number of follow up interviews for spot checking and to resolve any anomalies but this will be kept to a practical minimum.

If you are interested in becoming an ATO or are currently one and would like to continue to work with UKTI on TAP, then please complete the accreditation application form and return it to the TAP accreditation mail box.

You can obtain the questionnaire and read more about the Tradeshow Access Programme using the following link. http://www.ukti.gov.uk/tap

International Trade Services

Our services are designed to help new and experienced exporters get the most out of trading overseas, from creating new contacts and exploring overseas markets to providing a fully comprehensive documentation service and advice on customs procedures.

For any information on International Trade you can contact us on the following:

Amanda Hutchison
Membership Services Executive
amanda.hutchison@surrey-chambers.co.uk
01483 735547

UK Trade and Investment

Have you thought about trading overseas? Have you had overseas enquiries to your website? If the answer is yes, then UK Trade & Investment Team South East can help.

Trading overseas has been proven to increase productivity and profitability, and your business could benefit from exploring the opportunities.

UKTI offer new and experienced exporters FREE tailored, impartial and expert advice on winning business overseas. They combine the skills of their 38 private sector, International Trade Advisers with the national resources of the Department of Trade & Industry and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Moreover, their global network of UK trade development officers, based in British Embassies, Consulates and High Commissions, ensures you can tap into an unrivalled depth of contacts, business knowledge and expertise.

UK Trade & Investment can give you access to:

Bespoke market research reports, including warmed business contacts from a global network of embassy-based trade development officers;

Highly experienced International Trade Advisers, based throughout the South East, providing FREE one-to-one advice and support;

Organised market visits to improve your knowledge of overseas markets and ensure you meet the best potential customers across the world;

Subsidised assistance, including our Passport to Export initiative for new exporters, offering practical and financial help to help you understand and develop your overseas potential

Publicising your product abroad to raise international awareness

A range of UK events & training courses to help develop your international business skills

Support for exhibiting overseas ensuring your company get noticed

Contact UKTI now to find out how your business can benefit on
08457 35 45 55, email info@uktisoutheast.com or visit www.uktisoutheast.com

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