International Trade

International trade support from the RLN

To be successful in international trade you need to understand the language, culture and business etiquette of your target market and to help you do this the RLN offers a range of resources, language advice and support, including:

Business Resources

Case Studies

If your business is involved in international trade then there are several organisations in the region who can offer you further advice and support. These include:

UK Trade & Investment

UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) supports companies in the West Midlands that want to trade and invest overseas. UKTI work in partnership with West Midlands Chambers of Commerce LLP to deliver international trade services across the region. Those new to international trade can receive help from the Passport to Export programme, whereas the Gateway to Global Growth programme offers support to existing exporters.

Export Communications Review

Export Communications Reviews provide impartial and objective language advice and cultural support to help you overcome the barriers of trading in overseas markets. With the help of your ECR consultant you can develop effective strategies for communicating with foreign clients and improve your overall international competitiveness.

Midlands World Trade Forum

If your business exports then you might be interested in joining the Midlands World Trade Forum (MWTF) where you can share the views and experience of other West Midlands businesses involved in international trade.