The transition from a national to international business is an exciting step that can significantly grow your business.
We're on hand to support that growth with the research, contacts and experience that’ll make that shift from trading domestically to growing your business in overseas markets as smooth as possible.
With our free and subsidised support services, many companies based in Scotland are becoming global traders.
Boost your export skills and knowledge
Smart Exporter is our export skills programme delivered in partnership with Highlands and Islands Enterprise, with funding from the European Social Fund.
We can help you develop your exporting and international business development skills whilst keeping your training costs to a minimum – whatever your export experience.
Whether it's finding your key global markets or adding experts to help with the development of your international strategy, we'll put you in touch with the right people to help get you started.
Our experts come with years of exporting and market experience and have already helped many Scottish companies to build a global presence.
Since its launch in September 2010 Smart Exporter has helped over 2,200 companies to export.
Our support services are tailored to suit your business to help it grow successfully internationally – whether you're new to exporting or already exporting to one or more overseas markets.
From mentoring and in-market support, international trade missions, events and networking opportunities to online training – the global marketplace is within your reach.
Discover the importance of exporting and how it can help safeguard your company's future
Register now for free export training