Hong Kong’s perception of the UK is often associated with British traditions and not a few clichés: Rolls Royce, the Royal family, fish and chips… Whilst we all recognise Britain’s strong heritage for quality and workmanship, we have built …
Innovate UK and UKTI recently worked together to organise a mission to help companies into new markets. It was a great success, and a great experience for me, and I wanted to share some of my knowledge of entrepreneur missions …
The UK has a long history of doing business with Mexico, with the British Chamber being established some 95 years ago. It is a likeminded country, and one of huge potential. With forecasts to be one of the top 10 …
As we look back on another successful Exporting is GREAT week, UKTI can be proud of what we have done to help small businesses see a world of opportunity. Last week, there were over 90 events, across the country, where …
As the founder of the Tri-Dosha brand, pictured above, and a diffusion range, I am always looking for ways to develop new relationships and increase our sales. A couple of years ago, I’d made the decision that we were ready …
In a previous blog I looked at the face-to-face relationships building process. Giving and receiving gifts can be a significant part of this. In many cultures it is customary to present gifts as part of the business relationship-building process. …
I started Joe & Seph’s Popcorn with my parents, Joseph & Jackie back in 2010, and our mission statement was to create the best-tasting popcorn in the world. Given our early ambition, exporting was always going to be a key …
Mid-sized businesses (MSBs) are the UK’s overlooked success, responsible for impressive growth and employment across the country. Today, I am hosting a roundtable on behalf of UK Export Finance (UKEF) in partnership with the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and …
There will come a point when it is time to meet face-to-face with your international counterparts e.g. you may need to make market visits, arrange meetings, undertake negotiations, attend trade shows or conferences. As with any relationship, it's important to …
Every communication touch point you have with your international buyers (and other stakeholders involved in your business development and sales process) conveys an impression about your brand. Your website is your shop window to the world. It's important that you …
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