Growth beyond borders

Help and support for starting your
exporting journey including funding opportunities.

Supporting GS1 UK members to export

Exporting is the one of the best options for businesses that want to increase their reach and revenue, but sometimes taking those first steps on the road are daunting.

That is why, to help you in your exporting journey, we've partnered with export experts to highlight the key aspects to take into consideration when starting your exporting journey including funding opportunities.

Useful resources

EU trading

Discover more helpful information to help you navigate the new world of EU trading.

Help with jargon

Do you know your BCPs from your ABPs? The world of trade is an acronym-friendly place, so we’ve put together a useful list to help decipher some of the most common abbreviations.

Help with VAT

Nothing is certain in life but death and taxes, and every exporter will have to deal with VAT. In this section, we look to break down some of the complexities behind the tax burden.

Help with commodity codes

Getting things from A to B in the exporting world means crossing borders. In this section, we try to simplify the processes that allow your goods to reach new frontiers.

Help with funding

Cash is king in the world of export, especially the cash to get your business moving. In this section, we look at the ways that businesses can find money to bolster their cross-border ambitions.

Entering APAC

Get tips and advice for expanding into the lucrative markets of Asia Pacific.

Entering the market

With 50 million emerging middle-class consumers, South East Asia’s internet economy is poised to grow to over $300 billion by 2025. How can your business capitalise on the region’s budding economic potential?

Connecting with consumers

With almost 80% of consumers in South East Asia now shopping online, the region presents huge opportunities for eCommerce businesses but establishing connections is key.

Logistics and supply chain

With a diverse array of geographies and customs systems to contend with, delivery is a pain point for many consumers in the region. Get useful tips for establishing a reliable logistics network.

Corporate compliance

Falling foul of local laws can cause major headaches for your business. To avoid potential disasters, make sure you fully understand the rules and tax obligations of each jurisdiction you sell in.

Are you in the 53% of SMEs already exporting?

Read our latest report to see what the SME community is saying about selling globally.

Read our latest report

Listen to the experts

We recently spoke to some export experts who shared useful advice and information.

Entering South East Asia

In this webinar a panel of exporting experts shared valuable insights for expanding into the lucrative markets of South East Asia.

Better trade with Europe

Watch our interactive panel session for help and advice on building EU eCommerce and retail strategies.

practical advice on how to avoid the major pitfalls some businesses are facing in the post-Brexit era.

Post-Brexit trade - more than just teething problems?

We speak with Victoria Boldison to give us some practical advice on how to avoid the major pitfalls some businesses are facing in the post-Brexit era.

What Brexit will really mean for selling online

This podcast deals with the perfect storm of liabilities, responsibilities and changes that will affect online sellers from 1 January 2021.

Is exporting now just a pipe dream?

Mark Stimpfig, Co-Founder of GTM Global, discusses what companies are doing to get goods across borders during these troubled times.

Success story

The Savourists

They are proof that export is a viable route to market for SMEs.

Hear their story

Support to help you export

Department for Business and Trade

Sign up to DBT to get exposure, and search out those exporting opportunities. They give so much advice around funding, how to export and they’ll put you in touch with the right people.

Sign up to DIT

GTM Global

Join one of GTM Global's many workshops, webinars, 1-2-1 mentoring programmes to support your international expansion. You will also gain access to specialist local experts, consultancy services and online resources.

Find out more about GTM