Starting your export journey: opportunities for family businesses

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24 November 2025, 2:00 pm

Join this special Family Business Week edition of Start your journey with the UK Export Academy to discover how your family business can explore new markets and grow internationally.

Click here to reserve your place.

Description

Family businesses are at the heart of the UK economy, built on trust, shared values and long-term vision. Whether you’re a first-generation founder or leading the next chapter of your family firm, this free session will show you how to take your first steps into exporting with confidence.

UK Export Academy advisers, experienced exporters themselves, will explain what the Export Academy is, why it could be right for your business, and the support available to help you succeed. You’ll also hear inspiring stories from other UK companies that have already taken their products and services to global markets.

The event will outline practical first steps to help you start your own export journey and unlock opportunities around the world.

This session is in partnership between UK Export Academy and Family Business UK and ideal if your business is new to exporting or you’d like to explore how selling overseas could help your company grow for generations to come.

What you’ll learn

  • Understand the benefits and challenges of exporting, and how to get started.
  • Discover the wide range of UK Export Academy training and events available to you.
  • Learn how to access government support to kick-start your international growth.
  • Hear from experienced advisers who understand the unique strengths of family-owned businesses.

Booking

To reserve your place, visit the UK Export Academy page.