Planning

If you are thinking of exporting your product or service, the correct planning is vital. You will need to consider the following factors:

  • Which markets are your products/services best suited to?
  • What language and cultural barriers could you encounter by entering such a market?
  • Do existing employees possess language skills or would you need to employ multilingual staff to facilitate trade with your chosen market/s?
  • Will you need to train staff in the language and culture of your market and if so will it be in-house or off-site? The RLN can help by sourcing quality-assured language trainers to suit your requirements.
  • Will you need interpreters or translators to improve your communications with overseas clients? The RLN has a database of quality-assured translators and interpreters and can provide access to the right provider for you.

 

Passport to Export

If you are new to exporting you should consider enrolling on the Passport to Export scheme. This UKTI programme provides training and ongoing support to help you succeed in overseas markets.

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Export Communications Review

Get external feedback on your strengths and weaknesses and advice on improving international communications, to enable you to enter new markets.

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Free publications

To aid the planning process and to make the most out of language and cultural skills, the RLN offers a number of free publications (available to download as pdf files or to order as hard copies). These 'How to...' guides offer advice on international communications, recruiting people with language skills and adapting materials for foreign markets.

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Further help

Please contact us today for further info on planning your export strategy and to discuss how the RLN can help your business succeed.

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