A week of workshops and webinars led by industry experts will help businesses to export their products around the world, it has been suggested.

The report comes ahead of the inaugural International Trade Week on 15 to 19 November 2021.

According to the Department for International Trade (DIT), the landmark event will feature prominent business experts from the Government and leading organisations, such as the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), the Institute of Export and International Trade, and the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).

Each session will provide businesses of all sizes with advice on topics ranging from doing business in the USA, Singapore and the Middle East to an introduction on UK Export Finance, digital trade and free trade agreements.

According to the latest statistics, just one in 10 British businesses currently export. But those that do are “more productive” and pay their staff more, the DIT said.

Commenting on the event, Minister for Exports, Mike Freer, said: “I’m delighted to announce DIT’s first International Trade Week. Exporting is crucial to the government’s plans to level up and build back better, and this week of events is a great opportunity for businesses to get involved, share advice and learn from the experts.”

Andy Burwell, CBI International Director, added: “There has never been a more important time to talk trade, for businesses to embrace it and for all to realise the prizes exporting brings – increased revenue, jobs, innovation and productivity. The International Trade Week must be a launchpad to get our nation exporting.”

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