Free flights for SMEs looking to develop export programme
British Airways has teamed up with UKTI to offer a number of free business class seats on their flights to all destinations.
Following the British Airways and UKTI partnership announcement, more companies are getting behind the initiative to help UK SME's grow their business abroad in these difficult times. The offer aims to help enterprising companies make essential trips to grow their business abroad.
Taking part in overseas exhibitions is an effective way for you to test markets, attract customers, appoint agents or distributors and make sales. UKTI's Tradeshow Access Programme (TAP) provides grant support for eligible SME's to attend trade shows overseas.
In response to the British Airways offer Minister for Trade and Investment Lord Davies of Abersoch said:"This exciting initiative has enormous potential. It shows what can happen when big business and Government work together to support British firms and the economy. Although the global slowdown has meant increased challenges for businesses, it has also created opportunities internationally for those that want to expand into new markets.
"I firmly believe the only way to do business overseas is to be on the ground connecting with the right people. You can't do that by sitting in an office. With UKTI's network of 2,500 specialists, located nationally and around the world, they'll also have expert support to guide them through their international expansion strategy."
The British Airways-UKTI offer is designed to support UK SMEs, relatively new to exporting or looking to establish in new markets. SMEs interested in information about UKTI services and this offer should visit http://www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk or http://www.ukan.uktradeinvest.gov.uk.
There are just 4,000 international flight available as part of this scheme so businesses need to be quick to take advantage of the offer.
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