Open to Export

[1] The site launched in beta in May 2012;[2] during this time Open to Export limited the business sectors to technology, and the overseas markets to the US and India.

Open to Export will provide practical assistance, advice and support to other businesses looking to make that crucial first step to sell into foreign markets.

[8] Open to Export runs quarterly competitions encouraging businesses to complete their 'Export Action Plans'.

The Institute of Export & International Trade were named a 'Small Business Champion' by the WTO and ICC upon the completion of the competition.

Previous winners include: Charles Farris,[10] Klick2Learn,[11] Lick Frozen Yogurt,[12] First Chop Brewing Arm,[13] Genevieve Sweeney,[14] The Great British Baby Company,[15] Bubblebum (UK) Ltd,[16][17] and Dytech Limited (Zambia).