Applied Language Solutions Campaigns to Get Britain
Exporting
Monday 1st June 2009
Applied Language Solutions has teamed up with Google,
Royal Mail, HSBC and UKTI to launch Export
Box, a pre-packaged service for businesses wanting to trade
internationally.
Export Box was the brainchild of Applied Language Solutions'
CEO, Gavin Wheeldon, who said: "It is estimated that just 75,000
businesses in Britain are exporting outside the UK which simply
isn't enough, especially as the potential revenue gained by
successfully tapping into international markets could be a vital
lifeline for SMEs during the economic downturn.
According to research from the BERR, there are huge
opportunities for SMEs in the UK if they can be encouraged to
export their goods and services. Only 19 per cent of SMEs are
currently trade outside the UK while 51 per cent of those that do
export, say they expect to increase turnover and 34 per cent expect
to increase levels of exporting in the next 12 months. Of those
currently not exporting, only 4 per cent think they will do so in
the next year.
Aimed at encouraging small and medium sized companies to trade
internationally, Export Box has been designed as an easy, low cost,
low risk introduction to exporting products and services which
provides help and advice on website translation, advertising, cross
border logistics and payments.
Wheeldon adds: "Working with Google is going to make Export Box
readily available to thousands of businesses across the country by
featuring on its Export Advisor website http://google.co.uk/exportadviser
alongside a raft of additional information to help small businesses
reach new customers overseas." Export Box is also available direct
from www.exportbox.co.uk.
"With the current deficit of £2.5 billion we need a 5.25
per cent increase in exporting activity to equal current importing
levels. Our aim with Export Box is to kick-start the British export
trade by giving businesses the confidence to look at overseas
opportunities and realise how easy it is to do with the right
support."
Export Box is primarily aimed at SMEs looking for an affordable
way to enter new markets. Available for £3,000, the package
also includes membership with the Institute of Exporting and
exclusive rates for international shipping and bank transfers.
Minister for Trade and Investment Lord Davies of Abersoch said:
"Export Box will be signposting customers back to UK Trade and
Investment who can provide advice and support when considering
exporting to new markets."
