For many Local Enterprise Office Kildare clients, their market is local or regional, for others, particularly in the technology, manufacturing and services sectors, the market potential is global. The Irish domestic market may simply be too small or underdeveloped, and selling internationally is the next step. Local Enterprise Office Kildare has the express aim of helping clients to strategise and plan for export sales and international business.
Local Enterprise Office Kildare's export supports are intended for those enterprises, who;
- Are reaching market saturation in Ireland
- Need economies of scale to be competitively priced
- Have a truly innovative offering with global appeal
- Have demand from international customers,
- Are seeing more competition from international companies
- Can reach global markets with their digital marketing.
We are now in a world of global competition and global markets, so why not go global?
There are many challenges when selling overseas, from language and culture to regulations and standards, from currency concerns to commissions, packaging to promotion, so do we stay or do we go?
First export sales are often accidental. Or markets are targeted because of connections or language without research or due diligence.
A lack of resources and understanding of what’s required can limit ability to scale or realize value, or worse, can bring a good business down.
First-time exporters often encounter challenges. Some of these hurdles arise due to common mistakes that can be avoided with careful planning and strategic insight.
If you’re considering selling into new markets, or are in the very early stages of exporting, LEO Kildare’s export-specific advisors will provide that strategic insight and work with you 1-1 as you start that journey.
Applicants must be located in the LEO catchment area.
The LEO reserves the right to refuse applicants for Mentoring on the basis of their business/application being deemed unsuitable. Where relevant training or advice may be recommended as an alternative option.