James Wild MP for North West Norfolk visited Captain Fawcett HQ in Lynn to talk about encouraging more firms to export and help grow a stronger local economy.
Captain Fawcett exports its grooming and beauty products to over 40 countries and during the visit to Captain Fawcett’s Emporium & Marvellous Barbershop Museum, James heard about plans to expand to new markets including India with Richie Finney having just returned from a successful business trip to the United States of America.
Captain Fawcett has also been named as Department of Business and Trade Export Champion for the East of England for a fifth consecutive year to encourage other firms to start exporting. Earlier this year the company was ‘highly commended’ in the Department for Business and Trade 2024 “Made in the UK, Sold to the World” awards. James was joined on his visit by the International Trade Adviser for the South of England from the Department of Business and Trade who has worked with the company.
Commenting after the visit, James Wild MP said:
“Small businesses are at the heart of our local economy and firms including Captain Fawcett are leading the way in selling their products internationally. Getting more companies to start or grow their exports will help boost jobs and investment and there’s plenty of support and advice available.”
There is a wide range of free guidance, services and experts available to help through the Department for Business and Trade to help local businesses unlock new opportunities in international markets. Further information can be found at www.great.gov.uk
