ukti netherlands, 19 november 2014
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Michiel Veldhuizen, Head of UKTI Netherlands explained how the use of the British Embassy can support UK businesses who are considering exporting in their region.TRANSCRIPT
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UK Trade & Investment in the NetherlandsBritish Embassy support in your Export Strategy
Michiel Veldhuizen, Country Director UKTI the Netherlands
19 November 2014
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What can you expect?
• Prosperity – ONE HMG
• Anglo - Dutch relations
• Support for Business at the British Embassy – The Hague
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Prosperity – one HMG overseas
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HMG Ambition
Whole of Government approach to International Trade & Investment
• £ 1 trillion UK exports by 2020
• £ 1.5 trillion FDI stock in UK by 2020
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Anglo – Dutch Relations
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The Netherlands – market characteristics
• The place where the world meets to do business
• One of the most connected countries in the world
• Homogeneous market
• Early adapters of new technology – high take-up of foreign
products
• Language
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Support for your company overseas
• Experienced team of professionals based in The Hague
• Full commercial support from all departments within the overseas mission,
including Ambassador – Sir Geoffrey Adams, KCMG
• Service offer includes:
• Proactive identification of market opportunities
• Analysis & commissioned research
• Introduction to potential partners, agents, distributors
• Trade Show support
• Lobbying
• Introduction to relevant authorities, legal and financial professionals
• Organisation of events, seminars and sector specific missions
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Opportunities, activities & events
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Questions?
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Contact Us
UK Trade & Investment the Netherlands
British Embassy, The Hague
T: +31 (0)70 427 0427
@ UKTI_NL