My first experience of a GREAT week was as part of a trade mission to Japan in October of this year. I was slightly apprehensive whether I was committing to something that would help my business, Amelia Rope Chocolate, grow in export …
For three years now, I have led UKTI’s Central Europe Network – 62 trade and investment specialists working out of nine British Embassies in the region (Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Slovenia and Croatia). Throughout that …
Now that the dust has settled after our GREAT Week, I finally have the chance to reflect on what an incredible week (or, to be exact, 11 days) it was. Led by Sir John Sorrell, UK Business Ambassador for the Creative …
Sue Kinoshita: Director of UK Trade & Investment Japan, shares her experience of this year's GREAT Week in Japan events which involved nearly 50 UK companies and over 500 Japanese buyers. It wasn't quite the Queen in her carriage being …
As one of the UK’s largest trading partners, the value placed on cultural awareness in German business is very great. Learning a few key phrases, socialising effectively, being aware of cultural differences and dealing sensitively with clients can make a …
Sue Kinoshita, Director of UK Trade & Investment Japan, muses over Japanese marital mores, and how they can help identify market opportunities and business etiquette lessons. Don't you just love surveys? Fascinating to find out whether what you think is …
September was another eventful month here in Mexico, and one full of opportunities to eat, drink and do business. Independence Day was celebrated by many with tequila (and/or the smokier agave spirit mezcal), and antojitos (street food such as tacos …
Can we mitigate the geopolitical instability to support the European economy? I went out running today in the wet, misty October afternoon. Can’t believe we are here again so soon – autumn. I have run today’s trail so many times …
Stuart Etheridge, General Manager Nasmyth India, gives his perspective on the promotional benefits of a high level trade mission and the rewards of a successful Indian supply chain strategy. When I heard that Nick Clegg was leading a UKTI trade delegation to …
Tarecca Musabbir, Public Relations, Marketing & Communications Co-ordinator from UKTI London, accompanied twelve London companies to Singapore’s Spikes Asia Festival of Creativity to further their understanding of the market. I landed in Singapore the day after the Formula 1 Grand Prix …
