Many companies dream of trade deals with foreign lands and although this seems routine in the 21st Century, it can still be very complex and therefore a daunting scenario for some businesses. That’s where we can help…
MMI is a British business and proud to help other businesses share their products around the world by offering an export sales service that is flexible, comprehensive and seamless.
We can take on all the essential processes to sell your product internationally such as export documentation, legal and tax issues, shipping, transport, insurance, marketing, distribution and payment.
In its simplest form, we facilitate and manage the sale of your building materials and decorating products to an overseas customer.
We achieve this by offering a range of services and routes-to-market for you to consider:
Consultancy – appoint us to undertake an assessment of your current export strategy and expect a detailed proposal of what’s right and what’s not – together with suggestions on next steps. Should you be reaching more markets, should you try exporting new ranges, is your marketing pointing to the right people and places? We can advise on all of this and more, to help you export more (or sometimes less) products to achieve better results.
Commission-based results – a number of clients appoint us to act as their sales agent to sell their products to certain export markets for an agreed commission. This can be a good way to test-the-waters in lots of different territories without any risk – and the only cost is commission based on results.
Let us become your export department – not all companies export all of the time, so having an in-house export team would be an unnecessary expense. MMI on the other hand, can be that team, but only when you need us.
Buying direct – so, you are confident your product will do well in Africa, but not keen to export. However, if we also believe that your product would have a strong demand, then we can buy direct from you and send it overseas. The benefit of this is two-fold – you get your brand on the international stage AND you have no risk or hassle. Plus, as it is a domestic, you also avoid foreign transaction costs and delays.
Sourcing service – we handle requests for specific products from international businesses too, so we go about sourcing these in the UK and put both parties together to make the deal. We can also manage the import/export process if that’s required.
Consolidating shipments – if you have a number of small orders for import, then it is possible to combine these as a single shipment. This makes life even easier for you as it’s one invoice and one custom’s declaration. Your customers get the products and you avoid the cost of multiple shipments.
Exhibition planning and management – get your UK products in front of your overseas audience with MMI there to do all the heavy lifting (literally). We offer a full turnkey service to get your stand up and running, and will even man it for you!
Transport and documentation – we outsource to the best teams available to ensure transport and documentation arrangements are trouble-free.
International banking – MMI can offer advice on overseas banking and foreign exchange transactions, all with a view to saving you time and money.
Negotiation – thanks to our local connections, including commercial departments in chambers of commerce and embassies, we are well-placed to negotiate a contract for you and broker the best deal available.
