Open to Export is the place where UK businesses come together to help each other become better, smarter and more confident doing business abroad.

What is Open to Export?

Open to Export is the UK’s online export community where people come together to help each other
become smarter and more confident doing business abroad. Backed by Government and business, we are a not for profit social enterprise dedicated to helping UK companies grow through export.

How can we help?

Companies can get free online information and advice from the community on anything to do with international growth, and connect with the full spectrum of organisations providing support for exporters. Thousands of companies are using the service to connect, learn and talk about going global through our forum, webinars, guides and useful contacts.

• Learn - Get practical insights and advice from successful exporters and subject matter experts via webinars, guides and case studies
• Talk - Get bespoke answers to any export question from experts in the forum, on webinars and on social media
• Connect - Find relevant support organisations, events, business opportunities and partners

Webinar - Working with agents and distributors

A top sales consultant and a legal expert will provide practical, step by step guidance and real world insights on issues such as finding, appointing, contracting and getting the best out of agents and distributors. Register now >

The dos and don’ts of managing your intellectual property abroad

The Intellectual Property Office share their tips (and common pitfalls) when it comes to protecting your intellectual property overseas as well as guides to copyright and trademarks. View article >

Should I discount my invoices?

Small business finance expert Peter Brinsley explains this finance option and how it could help you manage cash flow and working capital to support your growth. View article >

Q&A Focus – How should I send large volumes of e-commerce orders to the US?

A retailer with an Amazon store looking to scale up the volume of orders they can support in the US asks what the best shipping options are. A range of logistics experts give their advice.   View responses >