On November 14th, Department for International Trade (DIT) are launching a public beta of the new GREAT.gov.uk platform. The new digital platform brings together all commercial and International aspects of Government support for exporting, investment, tourism and education with signposts to other sources of help and advice.
The site aims to:
1: Inspire UK businesses to export, and overseas companies to invest in the UK.
2:Provide more tailored support and advice online.
3: Put businesses in touch with each other so they can build personal networks.
4: Connect UK supply with global demand This pack is designed to equip you with the knowledge, narrative and contacts to guide and motivate businesses and direct them to the new platform. We welcome your support in promoting the new service to your network.
Benefits of Exporting for business…
- Helps business increase revenues and profit
- Boosts companies’ profile and recognition internationally
- Achieves greater levels of growth
- Spreads business risk
- Drives economies of scale by reducing costs
- Increases the commercial lifespan of products and services by finding new customers and markets
- Makes companies more competitive and innovative
- Significantly improves financial performance and balance sheets
Benefits of Exporting for the economy…
- Promotes economic growth in developed and less developed economies.
- Lowers prices and increases choice for consumers.
- Gives industry greater access to competitive sources for components and materials, boosting their performance at home and abroad.
- Stimulates competition and innovation to create the free flow of ideas, skills and technology across borders.
- Generates resources to promote higher employment standards and environmental sustainability.
- Employees in companies that export are more skilled and better paid.
To view the new BETA platform follow the link GREAT.gov.uk
