For many companies new to exporting, the thought of doing business overseas can be a daunting prospect - and for some it may seem like ‘mission impossible.’ However, given that research shows exporting businesses have improved productivity and sales, innovate …
April started with a lot of activity. Last week the Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy for Mexico, Baroness Jane Bonham-Carter, visited us for a four-day programme. On her first official visit to Mexico - she was assigned as Trade Envoy in …
Nobody does trade fairs like the Germans. And even the Germans don't normally do trade fairs like Hannover Messe. With more than 6,500 exhibitors - that would mean having just 5 seconds with each if you visited them all - …
The end of our business year is always a busy time and this year is no exception. Our big set piece last month was Exporting for Growth at Newmarket. It’s a tried and tested formula and one that works well …
I always had my doubts about macroeconomics. Just the term “ceteris paribus” (all other things being equal) made me thoroughly suspicious. When has anything really been “ceteris paribus”? No day is like another and if I learnt one lesson in …
Working in partnership with Trade Associations to get more SMEs exporting. I am delighted to announce today 99 UKTI Trade Challenge Partners have committed to working in partnership with UKTI to support more SMEs to export. My purpose as Managing …
We recently saw the start of the Chinese New Year, a fun occasion that provides an opportunity for workers to return home to eat traditional meals with family and friends. It sees millions of people travelling from the mega cities …
To celebrate International Women’s Day today Patricia Freshwater, Commercial Director of Global Flood Defence Systems (GFDS) shares her insights as a woman doing business with Asian markets. The speed of our market entry into the ASEAN market has taken us all …
I have recently moved my business, Hallam Internet Ltd, to larger premises in Nottingham as we expand and increase staff numbers to nine. This seems slightly at odds with the picture that is painted of the economy, with a doubledip …
Patricia Freshwater, Commercial Director of Global Flood Defence Systems (GFDS) shares her top tips for doing business in Asia. Global Flood Defence Systems, based in Droitwich, Worcestershire, is the leading provider of sustainable flood defence solutions for the built environment. …
