Pictured: Mark Harris, MD of The Business Company

A leading Shropshire business consultant whose firm has just won a contract to provide support to a manufacturing company in Dubai says the Middle East is ripe with export opportunities for UK companies.

Mark Harris, managing director of The Business Company in Shrewsbury, returned from Dubai last week after a round of meetings with directors of Ductwork Solutions ME. Mr Harris gained the contract for his firm following a personal recommendation from solicitors. 

"When I was in Dubai last week I was surprised to see just how many UK companies have moved their operations out there," he said. "In terms of global expansion the Middle East is ideally located but many businesses are also keen to partner with UK based companies, particularly for support services.

"Research by UK Trade & Investment in Dubai suggests that companies exporting their product or services have increased productivity by more than 30% in the first year, achieving stronger financial performance and being 11% more likely to stay in business. It is widely thought that getting into Gulf markets can be a springboard into world markets, including the US." 

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