I was delighted to read the recent BCC/DHL Express report stating that UK Exporting Confidence was at an all-time high. It backs up some of the trends we have seen recently in the North East region; for example the growth …
Export Week - which took place 11-15 November - was a hugely successful week for the UKTI East team, as well as for our partners and businesses across the region. Reflecting on the size and scale of the week (and …
It’s often been said that you have to find your own opportunities and make your own luck. Nowhere could this be truer than in the world of exporting and, if you’re a small firm, these opportunities could be in places …
It’s often been said that you have to find your own opportunities and make your own luck. Nowhere could this be truer than in the world of exporting and, if you’re a small firm, these opportunities could be in places …
ExploreExport successfully launched in the North East yesterday - with 75 Commercial Officers from around the globe joining together to help start Export Week. It’s a fantastic buzz to get that number of people all focused on helping business to …
As I was browsing the British Embassy website for advice on entry taxes in Spain for my ‘66 Classic’ alcoholic key lime pie drink, I came across UKTI. Trailing it back to the South West office, I decided to get …
I'm delighted that so many North East companies are getting involved in Export Week, from 11 to 15 November. We kick off at the Hilton Hotel in Gateshead with 75 of our top Commercial Officers from global markets coming along to …
It struck me recently at a party, that as the music plays a pattern emerges. The occasional party tune is heard and a throng will get up and dance, yet when the song is over a silent accord is reached …
It is well known that developing international markets is critical to achieving sustainable growth, not just for individual businesses but for the wider economy too. By exporting we compete with some of the best companies around the world and this …
Ronald Reagan once joked that the ten most frightening words in the English language were: "Hello, I’m from the Government and I’m here to help!" Although coming from the Government myself, I have had a long career in the private …
