With UK economic growth remaining stubbornly stagnant, UK small and medium size businesses are being increasingly encouraged to look global for exporting and trade opportunities. Ahead of the Born Global workshop, Entrepreneur Country surveyed 400 SMEs asking them what they perceived to be the biggest obstacle they needed to overcome in order to start exporting their goods and services.
The most common concern amongst SMEs was the need and complexity of establishing critical partnerships in foreign markets, with 6 out of 10 respondents saying this was their primary worry when deciding on whether to consider exporting. Logistical difficulties including physical operations, language and financial complexities scored consistently around the 10% mark.
With partnerships being critical, Entrepreneur Country is holding the 'Born Global' Workshop in London on the 17th November 2011 The event which will explore the ways entrepreneurs and innovators have grown their businesses by looking to export goods and services beyond Britain's borders.
The day's speaker line up includes:
Julie Meyer - Ariadne Capital
Lara Morgan - Company Shortcuts
Neal Gandhi - Quickstart Global
Paul Lindley - Ella's Kitchen
Rajesh Sharma - Smith & Williamson
'Born Global' builds on Britain's proud history as a leading trading nation coupled with its strong track record in exporting. The days speakers will reflect on the UK companies recognise the importance of becoming leaders in their field, not only at home but across the world. Not only that but companies outside the UK are increasingly looking to Britain to grow their business globally - attracted not only by the strength and stability of the UK market, but also by the recognition that it is a springboard to international growth.
