Businesses looking to expand into overseas markets are being encouraged to attend a free event being hosted by Barclays Business and UK Trade & Investment.

The aim of the event is to make businesses aware of the support services available to them when looking at international trade opportunities.

The event is being held on 29th November from 8.30 am to 10.00 am at Barclays on Sir Frank Whittle Road, Derby and is open to 30 businesses.

Businesses will hear from a local firm who has enjoyed great success in overseas markets as well as get advice and guidance on managing foreign exchange and trade solutions.

One of the organisers of the event, Gregg McCall, International Trade and Trade Channel Manager from Barclays Business said: "I would recommend that any business who is currently considering trading overseas should come to this event. The growth opportunities overseas are considerable and I believe that with the right assistance, many businesses could benefit from looking further afield into overseas markets." 

Peter Hogarth, Regional Director of UK Trade & Investment said: "When a business first looks at trading internationally, it can be a daunting prospect, but if you can sell in the UK you can sell overseas.  

"Exporting has never been more vital to the UK; future sustainable growth will only come from exporting. We have doubled our target of helping companies export but we can't do this alone so working with organizations like Barclays is vital to help us hit this target. Businesses that attend this event can find out about the support available to them from UK Trade & Investment and Barclays." 

Businesses interested in attending this event should contact Gregg McCall on 07775 551845.

To find out more exporting call the UKTI East Midlands export hotline on 0845 052 4001.