The UK Export Academy have some great events on offer this April, including a brand-new series devoted to giving UK companies the knowledge they need to grow their business over the pond in the USA; and the return of our free four-week business growth challenge!

 

Read on to find out what is happening in the UK Export Academy programme next month…

 

Brand new webinar series: Gateway USA 

Gateway USA is our brand-new series designed to help businesses gain the knowledge and tools to succeed in the US market.

Whether companies are expanding for the first time or looking to optimise their US operations, Gateway USA provides expert insights on how they can grow in the US. We’ll be covering topics such as:

• How to master cost-effective marketing, tailored to the US consumer demographic
• How to build profitable working and professional business relationships with US natives
• Navigating US tax implications, US legislation and logistics.

 

• Event series page: Gateway USA 
• Dates: Various dates throughout April and May 

 

Back by popular demand: Business Growth Challenge! 

This April, we’re also bringing back our popular FREE Business Growth Challenge, to help businesses create strong growth strategies, develop international sales plans, and improve their pitching and negotiation skills in four weeks!

This is ideal for businesses at the start of their export journey or those looking to refine their strategies for success.

• Event series page: Business Growth Challenge: April 2025

 

New events added to our Unlock Europe series 

Our Unlock Europe webinar series designed to help businesses explore and expand into European markets with confidence, has new events open for bookings!

Whether your clients are looking to break into new markets or enhance their European presence, Unlock Europe provides expert guidance and actionable advice to support their goals.

Two brand new topics have been added to the series, which are essential subjects that UK companies need to be aware of to ensure that they are compliant with the legislation when selling to European countries:

• EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)
• Digital Product Passports (DPP)

 

• Event series page: Unlock Europe
• Dates: Various dates throughout April

 

Our Fuel Your Business Growth series continues 

Our brand-new Fuel Your Business Growth webinar series is continuing throughout April, with seven events still remaining for businesses to get stuck into. Topics include:

• How to access funding to grow a business
• How to use social media and smart technology to grow a business; 
• How to convert social media followers into direct customers.

 

As a reminder, in this webinar series, we are equipping businesses with the knowledge they need to grow, upskill their staff and increase their profits at home before they venture into international trade. We have attached a flyer and social media asset for you to use to promote the series. 

 

• Event series page: Fuel your Business 

 

Businesses can learn how to win new overseas contracts with Santander 

As part of our rolling series of webinars in partnership with Santander UK, businesses can hear top tips on negotiating new overseas contracts with confidence.

Getting contract negotiation right can make or break a business’ success in global markets, so we’ll be taking businesses through the negotiation process from start to finish: from preparation and planning, through to successful techniques they can use to ensure they win new global deals.

 

• Event page: Navigating Global Markets: Strategies for negotiating contracts when selling overseas 
• Date: Tuesday 29 April at 10:00am