Profitable UK Export Database & News Service with Global Growth Potential
£35,000
£24,903
£13,000
Overview
Relocatable
1988
- Excellent Reputation
- Very Loyal Customer Base
- Huge Growth Potential
- Low Overheads
This highly reputable business has been supporting UK exporters since the late 1980’s by providing a subscription-based British Exporters Database service designed to enhance international presence and market visibility.
The company offers an invaluable platform with a unique database containing detailed information on 9,500 UK companies engaged in exporting goods globally. The main website offered is www.exportuk.co.uk
At the core of its offering is the extensive database, which provides overseas buyers and importers free access to a searchable database of verified British Exporters. British Exporters have a choice of subscribing to one of 3 annual marketing packages - Silver £195, Gold £295, and Platinum £495 - designed to meet the diverse needs of Exporters, ranging from small enterprises to large corporations.
Key features of all the marketing packages include unlimited access to UK Export News, where Exporters can share product announcements, new contracts, case studies, exhibition participation, and other export-related updates. Each post is indexed by major search engines, boosting SEO visibility and increasing global reach. Additionally, the platform distributes content via Twitter, further amplifying exposure. The News & PR website is www.ukexporters.co.uk
The company’s top tier press release distribution system is another standout feature, offering global outreach to over one million media contacts. Subscribers can target specific markets using keywords and geographic locations, while also receiving detailed contact information for journalists who have engaged with the content. This service enables businesses to fine-tune their marketing efforts for maximum impact.
With its reputation for delivering high-quality, tailored services to B2B clients across multiple sectors, this business has become a trusted and essential resource for UK Exporters seeking to expand their international presence.
Over the past seven years, the current owners have intentionally scaled back operations, focusing solely on servicing existing clients rather than seeking new business. This reduced workload reflects personal lifestyle choices rather than any downturn in demand.
With renewed effort to engage new & previous clientele, there is significant potential to increase revenue and return the business to its previous high levels of profitability.
The business has always produced sales via freelance telesales professionals working from a home office. History shows that each salesperson produced between£30k -£40k per annum – based on marketing packages costing between £195 and £495 per annum. These rates have remained the same for at least 20 years!
Currently run by one owner and a part-time self-employed salesperson based in USA. For the last seven years the company serviced / renewed existing clients and did not actively seek new sales business.
In 2025 the British Exporters Database received 815,000 requests from 68,500 visitors. Websites attract an average of 114,000 page views a month.
Websites www.exportuk.co.uk ; www.exportersuk.co.uk ; www.british-exporters.com ; www.ukexportnews.com ; www.ukexportnews.co.uk
Run by one owner and a part-time self-employed salesperson based in USA. For the last five years the company serviced / renewed existing clients and did not actively seek new sales business.
Offers two main platforms - British Exporters Database (BED) at www.exportuk.co.uk and UK Export News at www.ukexportnews.co.uk alongside the AGILITY press release distribution system, which reaches over one million specific media outlets and journalists globally.
Subscription packages:
Silver Package (£195/year): Full Company Profile on BED; Unlimited PR UK Export News and one AGILITY distribution.
Gold Package (£395/year): Full Company Profile on BED; Unlimited PR UK Export News and 10 AGILITY distributions.
Platinum Package (£495/year): Full Company Profile on BED; Unlimited PR UK Export News and unlimited AGILITY distributions.
In 2024 the British Exporters Database received 938,000 requests from 76,500 visitors. Websites attract an average of 114,000 page views a month.
The business has clear, untapped growth potential - driven simply by reactivating a proactive sales strategy. With a loyal client base and over 2,000 companies having subscribed over the past 20 years, the foundation is already in place to scale.
The current subscriber base remains relatively low, creating a straightforward growth opportunity across Silver, Gold, and Platinum packages. Adding just 2–3 sales professionals could increase turnover by £100k+ with speed and predictability.
The company also brings proven international pedigree. In the 1990s, it successfully delivered 120+ exhibitions across the Middle East, Far East, Asia, and Eastern Europe.
Re-engaging these historic contacts — alongside reinstating a free Information Service for British Embassies, Consulates, and Chambers of Commerce — offers a powerful, low-cost route to new lead generation.
Features
Key Information
- Services Offered: Advertising, PR
Online Presence
- Twitter: Yes
- Blog: Yes
Location
- Home Based
- Limited Competition