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 …
Last week, UKTI and other government departments hosted the last of the GREAT Weeks in Milan as part of UK participation in World Expo 2015. GREAT Week Healthcare and Life Sciences attracted a total of 198 attendees and 27 …
Last time I worked with BT, I drove the CEO of their German operation in a GREAT-branded Mini to Oktoberfest while wearing Lederhosen. During that particular event in Munich, I probably reinforced all of the German stereotypes (beer, cars, leather …
‘’Bleak September's mist and mud, is enough to chill the blood.’’ Ok it’s not actually been that bad, not here anyway and not at the start of the month, but as Expo moves into its final stages we have …
Last week was an exciting time for all of us here in UKTI India - the two senior most leaders responsible for the UK’s trade and investment were here to build business. They were also participating in the UK and …
UK Trade & Investment took a large business delegation to World Retail Congress in Rome, Italy as part of the Grown in Britain Global Business Programme. See highlights from the event here.
One of the most interesting aspects of developing a company brand is choosing your colours and logo. But have you thought about the implications of your choices when marketing internationally? As an exporter it’s important to be aware that language …
Hong Kong has long been known as the gateway to China, but it is true that the city is a “superconnector” to the Mainland as its government insists? I put this question to the Head of KPMG in Hong …
Beards, bicycles and beanies When I think of the words ‘technology cluster’, the first thing that comes to mind is the beards, bicycles and beanies which have come to characterise those working in East London’s cluster of digital and creative …
If you work in agriculture, including the exciting areas within agri-tech, there is no doubt that South Africa could provide you with opportunities to accelerate your international business growth. I have just returned from a scoping visit to South Africa, …
With a philosophy of innovation, collaboration and expansion, the Newark-based architecture practice Benoy has gone from strength to strength over the last 70 years. Now working in over 60 countries across 6 continents, Benoy is a truly global company, which has left its …
