Made in the UK Mondays: Five UK companies on a mission to make it Big in America

What does it take to sell to North America? 

You're about to find out.  

This year we followed five fearless UK businesses to New York as they embarked on a mission to land their first export deal in one of the world’s largest markets – North America.   

And we made a documentary about it.  

From meetings with mentors and peers, right through to the all-important pitch meeting, by watching Big in America you’ll get an inside view of what it takes to export to the US from the UK through the eyes of some exciting UK entrepreneurs. 

Each episode follows the SME on their export journey to the Big Apple showcasing the free support available from the Department for Business and Trade.  

Why North America? 

Our HM Trade Commissioner for North America and British Consul General in New York, Emma Wade-Smith OBE sums it up nicely: 

“The US is the UK’s largest export market for goods and services and the world’s largest economy.  

There is a strong appetite for UK goods in the US and with low regulatory barriers, minimal language barriers and access to the global supply chain, it offers huge potential for UK exporters.” 

These infographics also help paint the big picture: 

Who are the UK businesses on a mission to make it Big in America?

Expertly walked through by businesswoman and Channel 5 TV personality, Alex Polizzi (The Hotel Inspector), we’re bringing a mix of businesses from various sectors and from all corners of the UK to your screen.  

No need to turn your TV on, it’s being streamed on LinkedIn as a media first – completely free.  

Click attend via each LinkedIn Live event hyperlinked below: 

Register to watch Episode 1, featuring Willsow and Thomas Willday.

Register to watch Episode 2, featuring See.Sense, Philip McAleese and Irene McAleese.  

Register to watch Episode 3, featuring Collctiv (Techstars '22) and Amy Whitell.

Register to watch Episode 4, featuring Artemis Technologies Ltd and David Tyler.

Register to watch Episode 5, featuring Spice Kitchen and Sanjay Aggarwal and Shashi Aggarwal.

Want a sneak peek?  

Here’s a taster of what’s to come when the first episode airs, September 12.  

Join our LIVE Q&As  

Want more insights into the North American market?

Join each of the UK businesses on a live Q&A session with our DBT experts after each episode.  

Register for the first LinkedIn Live Q&A with Willsow here.

Start your own export journey in North America  

Feeling inspired? DBT is the UK Government department to come to for support to start, grow or export your products or services.  

Why wait – get started today: There is a wealth of free DBT support available to help you on your journey, no matter the size of your business, find out more here.