HIE works with Scottish Development International (SDI) to help businesses in the Highlands and Islands develop their international trade by offering a range of support services to assist businesses who are entering new markets for the first time or looking to expand their overseas operations.
A summary of the services offered by HIE/SDI are detailed below. For information specific to you, please contact HIE directly by email at international@hient.co.uk or call HIE on 0800 917 9534.
Become a global trader with Export from Scotland
As Scottish exports hit £22 billion, now's the time for your business to take a slice of the global marketplace.
Export from Scotland
Get the tools, tips and tweets you need to become a global trader with SDI's new export centre − an online, one-stop-shop for guidance to Scottish companies on exporting or growing their international business.
Export training centre
Upskill and improve your export performance with these handy online training tools:
• Export assessment - Complete a free export assessment to discover the next steps your business needs to take to grow in new international markets
• Preparing to export online - Refresh your thinking about exporting and learn how to prepare to export with our step-by-step guide
• Digital marketing training - Watch video tutorials for tips and advice on digital marketing and using social media to better engage with international customers
• International trade guides - Access our trade guides for deeper insight into a range of topics to support your international growth plans
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Export guide
Expert guidance and support to help you plan your route to international markets and find new business opportunities
Help to export
Resources to give you the know-how and confidence to successfully export and trade in new markets
Export markets
Resources to help you research business opportunities in key international markets including in-market support from SDI's international managers, country profiles, market reports and sector briefings.
Visit SDI's website for further support to help you export and develop your business overseas.
