Sussex businesses interested in trading in central Europe can find out all they want to know about the region at a special export event.

Sussex Enterprise has set up the event to help firms break into new overseas markets.

The organisation will also be promoting 20 Sussex companies at a top international business exhibition in the Czech Republic.

Mo Sear, head of the International Centre for Sussex Enterprise, said: "Central Europe is an attractive investment prospect and placed in a very accessible location for Sussex companies.

"We are pleased to be able to offer two professional and enterprising ventures for exporters to this lucrative market."

"Sussex Enterprise has gathered together an impressive collective of export promoters and country specialists to take part in free advice sessions.

"The experts can offer guidance to companies wanting to find out how to turn an export idea into a business reality."

He added: "The event on September 11 is a rare opportunity to ask practical questions of accomplished professionals with experience of trading in the Czech Republic, Poland and Hungary."

Exporters can sign up for promotion at the high-profile Britain Means Business exhibition in Prague, to be held from October 24 to 26.

Export professionals will be on hand to staff a stand at the event to publicise participants' goods and services for a fee of £150.

The experts will be fully briefed by the businesses taking part and will be equipped with product literature.

Visitors to the stand will receive a combination of in-depth market knowledge and tailored company information.

There is space for just 20 Sussex companies to take part in this event.

To book places at either event, call Stephen Myatt on 01444 259241.