FIRMS are being urged to take their first steps to exporting - over breakfast!

The DTI is staging its Export Explorer roadshow to help local firms find out how to reach new markets in Western Europe.

"Western European countries are our nearest and most profitable markets," said Alan Barton, one of the team organising the breakfast seminar.

"They are easy to reach, often use English as the main business language and they like British goods and services."

The seminar will take place at the Novotel Hotel in Preston on July 7 at 8.00am. Companies can register for the event by faxing 01772 655544.

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