INTERNATIONAL TRADE QUESTIONNAIRE

The International Trade Committee of the North Staffs Chamber of Commerce would like to
focus activities and events on members needs and accordingly, would be grateful
if you would spend a few moments completing this questionnaire.
Please return by fax 01782 202448 or email international@nscci.co.uk.
Company NameContact.
Industry SectorEmail
1

Does the Company export goods or services?

YES

NO

Does The Company use an in-house shipping function for preparation of shipping documentation?

YES

NO

Does the Company see export sales or further export sales as an area of potential growth?

YES

NO

Does the Company's bank provide support in helping to finance exports?

YES

NO

Has the Company formed any plans or identified any new targets/territories in order to achieve export sales?

YES

NO

Does the Company have difficulty identifying suitable opportunities?

YES

NO

Does the Company seek/use advice from UKTI?

YES

NO

Is the Company aware of the International Trade Committee, which operates as party of the Chamber?

YES

NO

Had the Company ever sought assistance or grant aid from UKTI?

YES

NO

10.

Which products does the Company export?

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11.

What countries does the Company export to?

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12.

What are the main restrictions/barriers that the Company faces in relation to export generally and in relation to specific
export territories?
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13.

What are the Companys normal payment terms for exporting?

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14.

Does the Company invoice in currency if so, which ones?

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15.

What is the approximate value of your export sales and the percentage of total Company sales?
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16.

If the Company was advising a new exporter of what the most important thing they should do to ensure success, what would it be?
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17.

Is the Company looking to enter any new markets? If so, where?

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18.

Has the Company stopped exporting to any markets in the last 5 years? If so, which markets and why?
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19.

Which is the Companys easiest market and which is their most difficult?
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20.

Why are these markets the Companys most easiest and most difficult?
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21.

If the Chamber was to organise an event, what countries would be of interest to you and what topics would you like to be
Covered?
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22.

What help would the Company like from the Chamber to assist in increasing exports?
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