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 …
With less than 100 days to go to the Rio Olympics, Brazil is going to be in the headlines a great deal. The Games will show off Rio’s spectacular scenery and infrastructure to great effect. Whilst most of the infrastructure …
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 …
If you ask any of the UKTI Regional Directors, they’ll say it’s ‘Export Week’ every week in the Regions. However, what was different about this one was the launch of the ‘Exporting is GREAT’ campaign. We gathered in Newcastle on …
When you’re jetlagged and new in town it’s handy to have a Fashion Map of Ginza, showing you where all the major retailers are located. Especially if you’re a fashion or lifestyle company visiting Japan for the first time. Next …
Many exporters across London will have had an extra spring in their step this Easter after achieving the Queen’s Awards for International Trade. Winning this prestigious award is a fantastic achievement and one which recognises firms who demonstrate long term, …
Jim Pickles, UKTI’s newest adviser, shares his experiences of the industry and his hopes for London’s overseas fashion sales September’s London Fashion Week is nearly upon us and will provide those in the fashion industry with an ideal opportunity to …
The Queen’s Award for International Trade is a prestigious business accolade. Therefore I am delighted to see 22 London winners and recognise many companies UK Trade & Investment has helped to succeed internationally, particularly in these tough economic times. To …
The companies I meet assume I spend most of my time travelling overseas. In reality, I personally attend very few trade missions, as I am focussed on encouraging more companies to export from London. But I'm currently in Mumbai for …
The Olympics are all about preparation, competing and winning and that’s what our companies are doing internationally. London has been stunning. Our city prepared, competed and won the hearts and support of everyone from athletes to politicians, across the world. …
