Government pledges thousands to local Businesses in Export Support available to help create new export markets.
Richard offers the following statement:
"The Department for International Trade are helping lots of companies in #NorthWestDurham. They are keen to help more companies export.
"One of the key things they're pushing for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) is the Internationalisation fund. They offer match funding of £1,000 and £9,000 for SMEs to access 3rd party expertise and also for exhibiting at Trade Fairs, Trade Missions and Independent market visits. SME firms which have taken part in this to date on average have seen: two new jobs created and a boost in export sales.
"Local North East firms have already had over £500,000 in support from the fund that is open until 31st December this year. If you want more info, please check out www.great.gov.uk/contact/office-finder
"If you want further support I am also happy to work with local firms directly to help them get the help they need to export, grow and create good local jobs, please just drop me an email at richard.holden.mp@parliament.uk"