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Export Window
Published on 12 April 2018
Slovenia
Zahodna Slovenija
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About this good practice
Online portal Izvozno okno (export window) was developed under Programme for internationalisation 2015–2020 to enable efficient support environment for Slovene companies which would like to expand their operations to global markets. The tool is in line with the OP Priority Axis 3 "Developing and implementing new business models for SMEs, in particular with regard to internationalisation”. It ensures quality and regularly updated information about foreign markets, enables companies the access to foreign databases and offers consulting and training content:
-web tools (export possibility test, model to help select and compare markets in 54 countries, comparison is based on 14 variables)
-international trade info (i.e. legal, financial aspects, custom procedures, origin of gods, standards)
-detailed info about 53 countries (i.e. economic trends, industries, bilateral relationship with Slovenia, useful contacts, business opportunities)
-info about most important industries for Slovenia
-access to market-analyses database
-business opportunity search engine (by country, type, industry).
Info for foreign companies:
-portal for foreign buyers SloveniaPartner
-database of Slovenian exporters SloExport
Partners involved in practice implementation: SPIRIT, Ministry of Economic Development and Technology, Foreign Ministry, Ministry of Agriculture, Slovenian business clubs abroad, SID bank, experts for foreign markets, consultants from abroad, Sector for customs - TARIC
-web tools (export possibility test, model to help select and compare markets in 54 countries, comparison is based on 14 variables)
-international trade info (i.e. legal, financial aspects, custom procedures, origin of gods, standards)
-detailed info about 53 countries (i.e. economic trends, industries, bilateral relationship with Slovenia, useful contacts, business opportunities)
-info about most important industries for Slovenia
-access to market-analyses database
-business opportunity search engine (by country, type, industry).
Info for foreign companies:
-portal for foreign buyers SloveniaPartner
-database of Slovenian exporters SloExport
Partners involved in practice implementation: SPIRIT, Ministry of Economic Development and Technology, Foreign Ministry, Ministry of Agriculture, Slovenian business clubs abroad, SID bank, experts for foreign markets, consultants from abroad, Sector for customs - TARIC
Expert opinion
This is a good example of an information platform that companies can use free of charge as a starting point and that provides comprehensive knowledge, up-to-date information, various tools and training content for supporting export activities. The platform enables to support internationalization ambitions nationwide, offering the most relevant information tailored to the needs and specifics of Slovenian companies. The platform includes various interesting solutions like comparing potential markets based on a set of variables, providing access to a database of ready-made market analyses and mediating available business opportunities. These involve quite a lot of preparatory work and regular updating, but definitely benefit companies that are seeking to enter new markets. In terms of implementing the solution, various stakeholders have come together, including foreign market experts and external consultants in addition to public sector institutions. The replication potential of this kind of information platform is very high and the solution could be implemented across countries and larger regions.
Works at
Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform
Resources needed
The costs for technical maintenance and upgrade as well as regular content updating of the Export Window is provided by SPIRIT Slovenia. In 2018 the planned budget amounts to 50.000 EUR of external costs. The annual budget may vary in different years of implementation.
Evidence of success
Outputs (in 2015):
- companies receiving daily news (e-info): 2529
- companies receiving consultancy services: 89
- a total of 644.000 clicks by 130.000 different visitors recorded.
In 2016 70% of clients found Export Window’s services to be useful or very useful. 60% of respondents who in the past two years visited Export Window used information on business opportunities, which are available on the Export window.
- companies receiving daily news (e-info): 2529
- companies receiving consultancy services: 89
- a total of 644.000 clicks by 130.000 different visitors recorded.
In 2016 70% of clients found Export Window’s services to be useful or very useful. 60% of respondents who in the past two years visited Export Window used information on business opportunities, which are available on the Export window.
Potential for learning or transfer
Online portal offers comprehensive information regarding all aspects of export activity, available free of charge and online, making it accessible to small businesses nationwide.
Its transferability potential to other regions:
• Simple tools for planning export activities for companies,
• Up-to-date information about countries, industries, etc.,
• Tools for exporters (such as: how to conduct a market research),
• Access to international databases.
Its transferability potential to other regions:
• Simple tools for planning export activities for companies,
• Up-to-date information about countries, industries, etc.,
• Tools for exporters (such as: how to conduct a market research),
• Access to international databases.
Further information
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Good practice owner
You can contact the good practice owner below for more detailed information.
Organisation
SPIRIT Slovenia - Public Agency for Entrepreneurship, Internationalization, Foreign Investments and Technology
Slovenia
Zahodna Slovenija
Contact
Senior project manager