Frequently asked questions
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Q: Does the British Marine Federation cater for new exporters too? A: Certainly; International Development necessarily encompasses encouraging and supporting a company's transition from domestic to international markets and more so as an official sponsor of numerous supported events.
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Q: How do I get involved with exporting? A: We can arrange a meeting and discuss your specific case. We can help and we work closely with a number of organisations with different important roles in supporting the international expansion of the British marine industry.
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Q: What is UK Trade & Investment? A: UK Trade & Investment, www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk is the export development initiative of the UK government, a joint structure of the Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform and the Foreign Commonwealth Office (FCO); this means there is an overseas based network of support through the commercial posts in the different British embassies and a local contact (International Trade Advisers ITA) for you to work with. We can put you in contact with a Marine specialist ITA.
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Q: Where can I find a list of marine overseas events supported by UK Trade & Investment funding?A: Please contact the International Team as the list changes each year.
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Q: What market research is available on export markets? A: We commission reports, can refer you to others available or facilitate the process if you need a tailor made study. Go to our section on Market Research.
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Q: If my event or market of interest is not contained within the Programme, are there alternative opportunities? A: Visit www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk and select the market; all running supported events such as missions and exhibitions are listed there. You may need to register on the site to get the full sector information.
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Q: How do I find the level of import duty for my product in my target market? A: The best route is to contact the commercial office of the relevant British embassy in the target market. Visit www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk and select the market; your contacts are listed there.
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Q: How can I gain exposure to overseas press A: An Inward Missions of journalists is organised by the British Marine Federation every two years to test new boats, products and equipment.
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Q: How can I access overseas buyers? A: An Inward Missions of Buyers (International One to One) provides the opportunity for one-to-one meetings to discuss business opportunities directly with key distributors or OEMs. This annual event offers key support to a business export programme and can provide leads to explore new markets and make important overseas contacts.
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Q: What is an Overseas Seminar ? A: An Overseas Seminar provides the opportunity to travel to a market to evaluate its potential for your export business. Trips include visits to exhibitions, boat yards, marina developments and event negotiations.
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Q: What is an Inward Mission? A: An Inward Mission is an event where the British Marine Federation invites overseas contacts, typically press or buyers, to visit the UK to build business relations with the industry.
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Q: What export training is available? A: Courses include Managing and Motivating Distributors, Export Masterclass and Export Fundamentals. For further information, please contact our Training Department
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