Menu
18/01/2005
Council helps companies face challenge of exporting to ‘New Europe’
Belfast City Council is encouraging local companies to take advantage of the business opportunities afforded by the expanded Europe by helping them to develop links with the ten new member states which joined the EU last year.
The Council has just launched its latest export development programme, ‘Exporting to New Europe’, which will take 15 companies from the Belfast City Council area and assist them to take the first steps to develop an export market in the new European states including the Czech Republic, Cyprus, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia.
The ‘Exporting to New Europe’programme, funded by Belfast City Council through the European Unions’ ‘Building Sustainable Prosperity’ fund, aims to stimulate better performance in export and domestic markets; increase sales of all participating companies; and help each company to set up a minimum of four business meetings in the new European state of their choice.
“This programme goes a long way to identifying key business opportunities afforded by new countries joining the European Union,” said Councillor Chris McGimpsey, Chairman of the Council’s Economic Development Sub-Committee. “As a Council we are delighted to offer this opportunity to 15 local Belfast companies to look at these opportunities as ways to increase their business development throughout Eastern Europe.”
Participants who join the programme will be assigned a mentor who will help them through the process of identifying and establishing links in overseas markets. Mentors will then liaise with overseas consultants to identify potential opportunities for local companies.
The programme will include a series of practical workshop sessions, covering subjects including ‘Preparing to export - evaluation of the ten new European states’, ‘Identifying prospects and preparing for market visits’, ‘Strategies for market entry, export marketing management and doing business in export markets’ and ‘Pricing, currency, transport and EU legislation issues’.
(MB)
The Council has just launched its latest export development programme, ‘Exporting to New Europe’, which will take 15 companies from the Belfast City Council area and assist them to take the first steps to develop an export market in the new European states including the Czech Republic, Cyprus, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia.
The ‘Exporting to New Europe’programme, funded by Belfast City Council through the European Unions’ ‘Building Sustainable Prosperity’ fund, aims to stimulate better performance in export and domestic markets; increase sales of all participating companies; and help each company to set up a minimum of four business meetings in the new European state of their choice.
“This programme goes a long way to identifying key business opportunities afforded by new countries joining the European Union,” said Councillor Chris McGimpsey, Chairman of the Council’s Economic Development Sub-Committee. “As a Council we are delighted to offer this opportunity to 15 local Belfast companies to look at these opportunities as ways to increase their business development throughout Eastern Europe.”
Participants who join the programme will be assigned a mentor who will help them through the process of identifying and establishing links in overseas markets. Mentors will then liaise with overseas consultants to identify potential opportunities for local companies.
The programme will include a series of practical workshop sessions, covering subjects including ‘Preparing to export - evaluation of the ten new European states’, ‘Identifying prospects and preparing for market visits’, ‘Strategies for market entry, export marketing management and doing business in export markets’ and ‘Pricing, currency, transport and EU legislation issues’.
(MB)
Related Northern Ireland Business News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
04 December 2018
Imperva To Establish New Office In Belfast
A leading global provider of cybersecurity solutions, is expanding its operations with a new office in Belfast, creating 220 new jobs.
Imperva To Establish New Office In Belfast
A leading global provider of cybersecurity solutions, is expanding its operations with a new office in Belfast, creating 220 new jobs.
05 July 2017
Five-Day Trade Missing To Hungary And Slovakia Announced
Invest NI have announced a trade missing to Hungary and Slovakia, with businesses invited to take advantage of the business opportunities within the region. The five-day mission will be multi-sectoral and open to companies wishing to develop their exports to this region.
Five-Day Trade Missing To Hungary And Slovakia Announced
Invest NI have announced a trade missing to Hungary and Slovakia, with businesses invited to take advantage of the business opportunities within the region. The five-day mission will be multi-sectoral and open to companies wishing to develop their exports to this region.
19 May 2016
'Exporting Is Great' Roadshow Tours NI
A UK Trade & Investment roadshow is touring Northern Ireland as part of a campaign to boost exports. Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Theresa Villiers MP and Invest NI CEO Alastair Hamilton officially launched 'Exporting is GREAT' roadshow at Titanic Belfast.
'Exporting Is Great' Roadshow Tours NI
A UK Trade & Investment roadshow is touring Northern Ireland as part of a campaign to boost exports. Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Theresa Villiers MP and Invest NI CEO Alastair Hamilton officially launched 'Exporting is GREAT' roadshow at Titanic Belfast.
03 August 2004
Invest NI helps local firms enhance exporting ability
Within the last financial year, through its ‘Growth Start’ programme, Invest Northern Ireland’s Western office based in Omagh and Enniskillen has helped a record number of 18 local start-up companies sell their services and products outside of Northern Ireland.
Invest NI helps local firms enhance exporting ability
Within the last financial year, through its ‘Growth Start’ programme, Invest Northern Ireland’s Western office based in Omagh and Enniskillen has helped a record number of 18 local start-up companies sell their services and products outside of Northern Ireland.
31 August 2012
Local Firms Urged To Take Their Business To Europe
Local companies can take their business to Europe and beyond by signing up for the council's latest business development programme. The Exploring Exporting Programme is now open for recruitment to help small businesses and social enterprises enter markets outside of Northern Ireland for the first time.
Local Firms Urged To Take Their Business To Europe
Local companies can take their business to Europe and beyond by signing up for the council's latest business development programme. The Exploring Exporting Programme is now open for recruitment to help small businesses and social enterprises enter markets outside of Northern Ireland for the first time.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
