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The Crafts Council Has Launched Its International Toolkit

12 Apr 2022

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International trade can help build craft businesses. 

Crafts Council have designed an International Toolkit; a one-stop-shop to help makers be smart about selling and showcasing overseas.

The online toolkit includes a PDF guidebook and downloadable resources get makers started on their exporting journey. Broaden business horizons with free templates and checklists, research links, glossary of terms and step-by-step guidance on export and pricing strategies.

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Who is the International Toolkit for?

These resources are designed to support:

  • New exporters
  • Makers who have lost confidence in trading overseas
  • UK craft businesses of any scale seeking up-to-date advice on the international export of craft

What is this resource about?

This resource is a one-stop-shop that will take makers through a journey to help them to be smarter about exporting. It will also help makers to unravel some of the technical jargon and complexities involved and support them through with useful links and templates.

What does the International Toolkit include?

Free resources to demystify business jargon and complexities, templates and useful links. Content includes:

  • How to identify if your work is export ready
  • How to find the best market for your work
  • How to make an export plan
  • Templates of documents for exporting
  • Research links
  • Glossary of Terms
  • Case studies from real makers 

View International Toolkit

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Source: Crafts Council