Real Feedback. Proven Results.

Exporting Starts Here is making a difference and the best people to tell you how are the businesses themselves.

Across the West Midlands companies just like yours are breaking into new markets, boosting their global competitiveness, and building international success stories with our support.

From manufacturers and tech innovators to creative agencies and consultancies, our tailored, fully funded export support is helping businesses grow faster, smarter, and stronger.

Here’s what they have to say about their experience:

✅ Trusted Advice from expert export professionals
✅ Tangible Results across diverse sectors and global regions
✅ Confidence to Scale internationally with less risk and more clarity

Vogue UK Towel Warmers & Radiators 

“Being part of the Export support programme has transformed the way our Export department is run. With guidelines & regulations constantly changing, it is reassuring to know that we will now be notified of these & supported throughout.

"It is also invaluable to know that when we come across any difficult issues, or are faced with questions from our customers that we don’t immediately have the answers for, we have someone to go to for advice. As our business grows & we look to accessing new markets, we will certainly be looking at accessing the programme even further.”

Donna Hedge, Senior Export Sales Consultant

Brett Martin Daylight Systems Limited

"Nick Patrick from the Export support programme provided a very thorough, in depth and well explained two session workshops over Teams.

"My favourite and most parts of the workshops was on the topics of, commodity codes, free trade agreements, import declaration documents, inward processing relief VAT and Duty suspended, customs and clients, OPR, how a customs warehouse works, insurance of shipment, trade support service, c-band, department business trade and cost savings.

"I would recommend Nick Patrick because you will gain a lot of knowledge which is explained in a simple but detailed manner."

Chetan Singh, Credit Control

Swift & Whitmore Ltd

"The Exporting Starts Here programme has been incredibly helpful in identifying potential new markets for our products. We're still actively engaged and currently exploring opportunities in three countries to verify their potential."

Jenette Tierney, Joint Managing Director

Katronic Technologies Ltd

“The Exporting Starts Here training that we received was incredibly valuable in strengthening our team’s understanding of international shipping procedures. It provided clear, up-to-date guidance on key areas such as imports, exports, Incoterms, and HS codes.

"The training has helped us to ensure our processes remain compliant and efficient when trading globally.”

Catherine Walsh, Key Accounts, Operations Manager

Exporting Starts Here Event & Workshop Feedback

"Absolutely amazing—both the programme and the event were fantastic. I made valuable connections, explored insightful case studies, and walked away with practical tips I can actually use. So much knowledge in one place. I’d definitely recommend it to others and would love to attend again!"

Paulina Patrykowska, SLT Media Limited

"Amazing event—five stars! It was a great opportunity for networking and connecting with other businesses. I made new links, and the Chamber team was always helpful, answering every question with care. A big thank you to Mandy for all her support."

Kairolina Dakula, ASI Solutions Ltd

"Steve Parker really helped me develop my export strategy. He signposted markets I wasn’t even aware of and offered genuine support—along with an open ear whenever I needed it. That kind of guidance makes a big difference."

Russell Eynon, Breakwells Coatings and Paints Ltd

*Provided by Business Growth West Midlands (BGWM), the project is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), and delivered by Coventry & Warwickshire, Black Country, and Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce.