Inspired by UKTI's Exporting is GREAT initiative to inspire and support an additional 100,000 businesses to trade abroad by 2020, here are my top 10 reasons to expand your business horizons. It's vital to look for new customers overseas as …
The Fourth of July seemed an appropriate time to think about the UK’s trade relationship with the US – as well as to wish all my American friends and colleagues a happy Independence Day. The US is a market of …
When a client says, ‘you’ve just saved six months of my life’ after a conversation with an International Trade Adviser, you want to know why. The client in question is ‘Talk to a Doctor’ CEO, Dr Doniert Macfarlane (below). His …
Whether you are just starting out, building your business or have reached a level of maturity, reputation is critical. No more so than when you are looking to export, move your business beyond the markets you started in and start …
Being the managing director of a North East-based company, which exports all over the world, is such a rewarding role. I travel a great deal and that gives me the opportunity to rave to anyone who will listen about how …
I hear great stories. Export is a bit of an adventure. We have intrepid entrepreneurs setting off into unknown international territories, facing conflicts along the way and emerging victorious with exciting opportunities for the taking. And it is great to …
Are you going on another one of ‘those jollies’ to Latin America, India or other exotic place where the sun shines in the Northern European winter? It sounds glamorous and appealing but, as we know, the reality can be quite …
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 …
