Exporting & Internationalisation for SMEs

Event Name: Exporting & Internationalisation for SMEs

Date: Thursday 21st May

Time: 8:30 – 12:30

Location: Stockton-on-Tees Employment & Training Hub, 40 Wellington Square, Stockton-on-Tees TS18 1RH

Further Information:

This workshop equips small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a clear, practical understanding of why exporting and internationalising can accelerate growth, highlighting the benefits, what typically makes it difficult and ways to help overcome those challenges.

What You’ll Explore

  • Routes to market: direct exporting, distributors/agents, e-commerce and virtual marketplaces, licensing, strategic partnerships, and establishing a local presence.
  • Export readiness: product/market fit, capacity, cashflow, people, systems, IP, and customer support.
  • Compliance and risk: customs, standards/certification, sanctions/export controls (where relevant), data/privacy and contract basics.
  • Operations: logistics, lead times, returns, aftersales, and quality management across borders.
  • Market Selection: selecting priority markets, first steps and considerations for market entry.

Booking Link: Exporting & Internationalisation for SMEs Tickets, Thursday 21 May  •  8:30 – 12:30 | Eventbrite