International development
Whether you’re planning on doing business in Berlin or Beijing, we have the information and services to facilitate your company’s growth beyond the British market – whatever stage of international development you’re at. We can give you the support you need to help take your first steps on your international journey. Or, if you’re already successfully trading out with the UK, we have the insight, expertise and experience to provide the guidance and direction to take you further. Fulfil your international ambitions. Broaden your business horizons. And see how our range of services can take your where you want to go.
1. Preparing for the international market
Before venturing into new markets, businesses must assess whether they’re ready to engage in international business. As part of our offerings, we provide a catalogue of initiatives and information so that you’re able to identify the measures necessary to enable you to take the next step towards international trade.
2. Developing an international strategy
Companies with immediate potential to trade internationally, or those who currently engage with international markets, can benefit from a carefully considered international strategy. We can help with the development of a robust international vision and strategic direction to support international growth.
3. Entering the international market
As well as helping companies understand the cultural aspects of foreign markets, we provide services that offer business opportunities and tenders to companies entering markets for the first time through our network of global contacts.
4. Developing your international presence
Companies looking to develop a stronger international presence, or wanting to establish an international base, can access our on-site incubation, meeting rooms and support services at key global locations. We work in partnership with international office space managers to provide the space you need to grow your business in more than 950 locations throughout the world.
Remember, whether you’re already trading internationally, or you’re just taking your first steps on your international journey, we can help. Call us on 0800 917 9534 to find out how.
Over the last few years, we’ve helped a host of ambitious Scottish businesses develop their international trade. To see a few of our success stories, including out work with SgurrEnergy, visit sdi.co.uk
15% Discount on British Airways Flights
In partnership with UK Trade and Investment and Scottish Development International, British Airways is offering small and medium enterprises the opportunity to travel to one of their 130 destinations worldwide at a 15% discount. This offer is designed to help you examine the opportunities to grow your business in new markets. Terms and conditions apply but the offer is open to:
- SME's across Scotland
- Up to 9 employees from the same company travelling on the same flight
For more details contact: 0800 141 2128
SgurrEnergy:
How SDI helped energise their international development
SgurrEnergy, a Glasgow-based consultancy specialising in renewable energy projects, received invaluable help from both Scottish Development International and Scottish Enterprise in setting up activity in North America in 2009.
Most recently, we assisted SgurrEnergy setting up in Boston. The company took advantage of our incubator office facility there, benefitting from our global expertise and international presence as they established themselves in the US market.
Alan Smith,
the company’s General Manager, says:
"Working with SDI to expand our business in the US has meant that we have been able to work with tried, tested and effective methods of growth overseas – an excellent source of assistance made available to Scottish businesses. The ongoing support has been invaluable as we continue on our mission to grow SgurrEnergy into the world’s largest renewable energy consultancy."
