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 …
I have always been one of those people that regard the glass as half full and take an optimistic view of life. When looking at business opportunities in the European market today, my optimistic observations take on a whole new …
I was thrilled to hear that the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) will be holding its prestigious Stirling Prize ceremony in Manchester for the first time on 13 October. I look forward to following the events on TV as they …
Hairy Bikers, Nigella, Great British Bake-off.... For a country that has a reputation for poor food we're pretty keen on foodie TV in the UK. But it's nothing compared with Japan, where it seems obligatory for every single programme - …
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. …
The double Olympic champion was enjoying her freshly-bbq'd lamb so much, I am sure I could have pinched her medal without her realising. As high-jumping legend Ulrike Nasse-Meyfarth tucked in to the quality British export in front of her, people …
OK, sounds unlikely, but bear with me... One of the pleasing changes I discovered on returning to Japan after a few years away was the arrival here of Sarson's malt vinegar. Little portions of fish and chips in paper …
Tonight is the big night. I have always been interested in business. Before going to university I had a couple of minutes of agony – thinking that I might instead attend theatre school – but I never felt confident enough …
The majority of the UK jobs we provide are in contact centres and we have therefore also benefited from the UK workforce’s excellent communication skills. The ability to have a proper dialogue is crucial in customer service and our UK …
Two striking impressions from a recent trip to Singapore. The first was the convergence of digital and creative. This was exemplified by simultaneous trade shows Communic Asia and Broadcast Asia. Whilst always at the tech-y end of the spectrum the …
I’m lucky in South Korea to live in such an exciting and rapidly developing environment. This is as clear from the many large urban infrastructure projects that form around us almost overnight as much as it is from the plethora …
