Andrew Raby, manager, York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub NEW funding is available for businesses keen to expand into new international markets. Small and medium-sized businesses across York and North Yorkshire can now apply for up to £9,000 of matched funding from the new Department for International Trade (DIT) Internationalisation Fund. The fund can be used for help with market research, translation services, international social media/SEO, trade fairs, independent market visits, and consultancy. Eligible businesses are first invited to submit an expression of interest. Visit ynygrowthhub.com/how-we-can-help/import-export/ Mark Robson, UK Regions - Yorkshire and Humber, said: “The DIT helps many businesses of all sizes across York and North Yorkshire to find and win business in new markets, using its network of international trade advisers and other support such as training through the Export Academy, events and missions and our teams around the world.
A NEW Welsh Government Covid and Brexit support package will provide the most ambitious and comprehensive programme of export support put in place in Wales . Welsh goods and services have long been exported worldwide, helping Wales become a strong and successful trading nation. Between 2015 and 2019, the value of Welsh goods exports grew at a faster rate than the UK as a whole and, in 2019, reached £17.8bn. However, the prolonged negotiations of the future relationship between the UK and EU has stifled businesses’ ability to fully plan and prepare. Economy Minister Ken Skates has said this has placed incredible pressures on firms who are already dealing with the economic impacts of coronavirus.