Tees Business Tees Business issue 19 | Page 46

From Teesside to Stateside Did you know there is funding available for Tees Valley businesses to grow overseas? The ‘Expanding Tees Valley Presence in International Markets’ fund has been created to help eligible SMEs in the Tees Valley Combined Authority area sell their products and services to overseas markets. This FREE and innovative service can provide both practical and financial support so, if you’re new to exporting, this will help get you started or, if you’re already exporting, trade in new countries. Businesses will be given tailored support to help them develop an achievable Export Growth Action Plan. In addition, access to specialist support, such as Virtual Export Managers and Export Sector Specialists, plus (for eligible SMEs) grant funding to assist with the costs of export promotion, will help maximise your chances of success. To find out more or to arrange an appointment with your local International Trade Adviser contact the North East team at [email protected] or call 0345 136 0169.