A free workshop, called 'Going Global', will run alongside the next meet-the-buyer event organised by Gardenex and PetQuip on November 14.
UK Trade and Investment is supporting and funding the event, as part of its Export Week, and as part of its ongoing programme for the gardening and leisure and pet product sectors. This is in conjunction with Gardenex and PetQuip, part of an association that works on behalf of British companies to help its members increase sales worldwide.

The content of the 'Going Global' workshop has been structured to provide all of the tools needed to reach new export markets or to expand existing international business. Among the various topics will be overviews of the European markets for the garden and pet product sectors.

The overseas buyers travelling to the UK to meet with British suppliers include: Arett Sales Corporation, the leading US garden distributor/wholesaler; Dubai Garden Centre, the premier garden retailer in Dubai; TiendAnimal, Spain's leading internet sales company for pet food and accessories; and Warmako, an importer/distributor of pet products based in the Netherlands.

Places in the workshop are free of charge, though a small administration fee will apply to companies registered to meet in one-to-one sessions with the overseas buyers. The deadline for registration is Friday October 25 2013.