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 …
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 …
If you are on the look-out for international retail opportunities, then Central Europe could be a better bet than some of the more traditional European retail markets. So says Jones Lang LaSalle’s ‘Destination Europe 2013 research into the presence across …
With Export Week now well underway in the South West and across UK, this is the perfect week to emphasise that Exporting is Great. Supporting more small and medium sized businesses to export is a crucial part of the Government's plan …
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 …
The only ship in the Royal Naval fleet to be christened with whisky seemed like an appropriate place to host an event to promote Scottish exports. In 1996 HMS Sutherland had a bottle of Macallan 16 smashed across its bow, …
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 …
British company Ultima Networks showcasing their services at the GREAT stand UKTI Mexico recently participated in the GREEN (Global Resources Environmental and Energy Network) Expo, which is Mexico’s largest exhibition on renewable energy and environmental technologies. The event brought …
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 …
