Past Features

Business network to provide stepping stone into emerging markets
A new business network was launched recently to help promote international trade.

Important UKTI announcement
News of improvements to the way.

Regional Statistics – Quarter Four 2007
The value of exports in the region increased by approximately 13% in the last quarter of 2007.

Offshore Technology Conference
Invitation to join UKTI at Houston, Texas.

Explore the food and drink potential in China
A unique workshop and Meet the Buyer event will take place in Leeds on 10 April.

Russia expert to present at business seminar
An expert in conducting business with Russia will present a half-day seminar at the University of Huddersfield.

Business Breakfast for Creative Sector
Regional companies invited to discover their ‘Fastrack to the World’

Apprenticeship scheme boosts relationships with France
Working relationships between South Yorkshire and France are receiving a boost.

Sporting opportunities – London 2012 and beyond
UK suppliers have the opportunity to use the showcase of London 2012 to access business opportunities overseas.

Tips from the top at international trade forum
Regional businesses with an interest in overseas business are invited to an international trade forum at the Bradford Chamber on Friday 14 March.

Doncaster company secures its largest contract
A Doncaster firm has secured a £26 million contract.

Businesses invited to New Zealand for bio conference
NZ Bio Conference will take place between 31 March and 2 April.

Sheffield firm sets the standard in China
A Sheffield organisation aims to break into the Chinese healthcare market.

Brazil – a ‘one-off’ opportunity
A ‘one-off’ opportunity for companies to join a visit to Brazil to further develop business or identify potential in the market.

Professional services firm scoops award at China event
DLA Piper was named overall winner, becoming the first professional services firm to scoop the award.

Free advice at export clinic
UKTI is holding a free export clinic aimed at enabling local businesses to meet experts in various areas of international trade.

Market visit to identify opportunities in India
UKTI is running a market visit to Mumbai and Pune.

New report details Indian projects for investment - executive summary now online
Full details of every major Indian transport project which British companies can invest in.

Countdown to IBN
International Business Network (IBN) event, taking place on 28 and 29 February 2008.

Creative North
Overseas business is fun and games.

Firm secures funding for global ambitions
A Sheffield company is embarking on globalising its product to make businesses more security savvy.

Medieval idea creates a buzz in overseas markets
Two friends put a medieval solution to tackling wasps to the test.

Aksaa
Committed to a better understanding of Islam in the world.

Focus on emerging and high growth markets
An event focusing on emerging and high growth markets is to take place in the region on 6 February.

Partner water firms sought for Romania
UKTI is recruiting British companies for a trade seminar visit to find out more about the market opportunities.

Yorkshire firm speaks the language of success
A Yorkshire translation company which began as a one-man operation in 2003 has grown into a global company with a turnover in 2007 of £3.2m

Trendy boutique ‘bags’ overseas markets
The handbags and gladrags of a city accessories boutique are proving to be in vogue with European fashionistas.

Delegates score on South Africa mission
New overseas business was the goal of a recent trade mission, which headed from South Yorkshire into South Africa.

The writing’s NOT on the wall for coating company
A Doncaster company is cleaning up on exports with its range of cleaning solutions.

Weighing up the benefits of international business
A Rotherham company has seen its export levels more than double in less than three years.

The search is on for regional innovators
In today’s global economy, it is vital to recognise individuals and companies with foresight.

Yorkshire delegation strengthens legal links with Asia
A 10-strong delegation of lawyers and business leaders made a week long visit to two of Asia’s hotspots.

Business visit to ‘dynamic’ Gulf
The Gulf is rapidly becoming one of the fastest growing economic areas in the world.

Chinese New Year Dinner
Tickets are now on sale for the fifth Yorkshire & Humber Chinese New Year Dinner, taking place on 14 February 2008.

Resource for environmental companies
UK companies working in the environmental industry can access sector-specific information via the Environmental Industries Sector Unit (EISU).

Trade mission to discover opportunities in Qingdao
Regional companies are invited to take part in a trade mission to Qingdao in February 2008.

Lord Digby talks about UK/ US relationship
Lord Digby Jones, Minister for Trade & Investment, flew to the United States to meet with some of the UK’s major trade & investment partners.

Saudi awash with potential for water companies
Water companies are being encouraged to look at opportunities in Saudi Arabia’s water industry.

Yorkshire food company rises to Canadian challenge
A classic Yorkshire dish is cooking up a new fan base across the Atlantic.

Join the race in Singapore
Meet the Hull & Humber Clipper on a trade mission.

Free partner finding service for Yorkshire firms Yorkshire companies are being encouraged to find overseas trading partners.

China roadshow to promote Yorkshire
Three of the region’s organisations have joined forces to embark on a two-week roadshow.

Saudi Arabia opportunities for healthcare firms
Al Ewan Medical Company is looking to identify potential UK partners.

Regional trade visit to Hong Kong
Yorkshire & Humber companies are being invited to join a trade visit to Hong Kong in December.

Regional winners of prestigious business awards
A Sheffield manufacturing business has won a prestigious award for its exporting activities.

Expert advice on North America
A panel of experts and guest speakers will gather in Leeds this month for Destination America.

Czech Republic examined
Aimed at food and drink companies looking at the Czech Republic as a potential market.

Spotlight on Brazil
A Roundtable event is taking place in the region this month to assist companies wishing to do business with Brazil.

Opportunity to recruit Chinese graduates
Would your company benefit from the recruitment of highly-skilled graduates with first-hand knowledge of China and the UK?

Forum for water industry companies
Keep up-to-date with events, news and changes relating to the water industry.

Speedy success for car firm despite flood disaster
An enterprising company from East Yorkshire has not let this summer’s catastrophic flooding put a dampener on their business.

IBN goes overseas
For just the second time in its history, the hugely popular International Business Network (IBN) is to be held overseas.

Free export clinic
Aimed at helping companies to look at exporting as a new venture or develop their export skills.

Sugarstar pulls off international deal
What does it take to get just the right soundtrack for a film, TV commercial or PC game?

US success is music to the ears of Leeds band
Creative industries are one of the region’s great unsung success stories.

Achievements to be recognised by royal awards
Entries are being invited for the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise.

Awards recognise success in Hong Kong and China
The Hong Kong airline, Cathay Pacific, has announced the return of its annual business awards scheme.

Accountancy guide to international trade
A guide designed to help accountants has been produced by UKTI.

Last call for China food and hotel exhibition
A number of benefits are being offered to regional food and drink companies joining a visit to China – including a 50% grant for eligible firms.

Drinks manufacturer raises glass to investment
A Yorkshire drinks manufacturer is set to increase its overseas distribution.

Highly educated graduates accessible by firms
Throughout the developing world there is a growing pool of highly educated graduates.

Freight forwarding guide published
A British International Freight Association guide.

Sweet makers enjoy taste of success
A Sheffield family business has increased its turnover by 20%.

Expert advice broadcasted at IBN
Former CEO and co-founder of Virgin Radio, John Pearson, gave an insightful and informative presentation to regional businesses at the IBN.