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Before you look at growing your business internationally, it is essential to make informed decisions based on knowledge, research and strategic planning. We offer a wide range of fully-funded services and impartial advice whether it’s your first venture or an expansion of your current international activity.

Through our team of International Trade Advisers we’ll give you the tools to nurture your international ambitions.

GC International Trade Services

Support for first-time exporters

We have a programme of workshops for potential exporters, designed to highlight opportunities, address concerns and guide you through the initial steps into new markets

Support for high-growth exporters

Our service enables ambitious businesses to grow their existing exports. With a structured package of support, tailored to specific business needs, we will help you realise your global potential

International Market Research

Our comprehensive face-to-face and desk-based market research services deliver bespoke and tailored insights into which countries may provide the best opportunities for your business

Find Global Partners

Find Global Partners

Growth Company International Trade offers all the services and support you need to find a global partner

Funding for international growth

Funding for international growth

The types of funding and finances businesses need to grow internationally and how we help you apply for them

Selling Online Overseas

Selling Online Overseas

If your ecommerce business isn’t currently trading on an e-marketplace, it’s time to take the next step and put your products in front of more customers around the world

Innovation

Innovation

Our innovation services are offered to all North West businesses who are interested in internationally commercialising your products or services

Seminars & Masterclasses

With an annual calendar of events, seminars, masterclasses and overseas visits we enable local companies to gain all the necessary knowledge and skills to take advantage of overseas opportunities

Northern Powerhouse Activities

Northern Powerhouse Activities

Together with our colleagues across the north of England we deliver several Northern Powerhouse led business visits to overseas markets and key exhibitions throughout the year

Global Scale Up Programme

Global Scale Up Programme

The Global Scale-up Programme enables companies to rapidly expand into multiple markets. Click to find out how to apply for the programme

Useful Tools for Exporters

Useful Tools for Exporters

All the tools that exporters need to conduct your research, find your export opportunities and more provided by Department for International Trade

Contact us

If you cannot find what you are looking for, please contact us to speak to our advisers today to get the personalised advice for your business