Indigenous businesses trading with a limited product portfolio are both limited in their ability for growth and more exposed to competitive pressures. This programme identifies commercially proven opportunities developed by overseas companies which can be introduced to the local company thus encouraging company growth especially into export markets.


Manufacturing companies facing intense price competition may need to explore the possibility of outsourcing aspects of the business while maintaining employment in areas such as marketing, product development, finance etc. This programme assists companies by identifying overseas partners capable of lower cost manufacturing.


This programme provides Local Authorities with a structured and effective mechanism to develop trade linkages between their region and another. TradeGro is the ideal tool for any Council that wants more tangible outputs from their "Twinning" arrangements.


The programme helps attractions to identify areas of their business, which are inhibiting growth. Using this information, the programme then arranges placement for a senior manager within an attraction that has overcome similar problems as part of its development.


This programme is designed to create high growth export oriented companies. The programme works with high net worth individuals committed to beginning new ventures in targeted disadvantaged areas.


The "AEDP" combines a series of structured seminars covering key exporting skills with individual company mentoring. Detailed export plans are developed and executed against a "rigorous" timetable.


If you are planning an overseas trade mission then IBI can help ensure that it is the success you want it to be. Advice is tailored to your requirements and can range from planning and managing every detail of the mission to assisting with one aspect.


If job losses are taking place in your region do not allow the key skills of the workforce to be lost. IBI will work with departing staff to investigate the opportunity of establishing new businesses utilising their skills.


IBI are constantly developing new and exciting economic development projects. If you have a specific economic issue which you need to address then please contact us with details.