The lender has unveiled a trade centre in the Midlands, in partnership with the Department for International Trade, that it claims will help over 1,000 small businesses export goods and services around the world. more»
We caught up with David Robinson, the founder of bespoke furniture makers Robinson of England, to find out why advertising in the correct language and terminology is vital to gaining an international base of customers. more»
As we get ready to kick off this summer’s World Cup in Russia, UK businesses exporting to Russia need to take notice of nation's strict customs regulations. more»
The new Food and Drink Sector Council is made up of leading figures from Britain’s agriculture, manufacturing, retail, logistics and hospitality sectors. more»
Carolyn Fairbairn urged government to secure a “status quo, jobs-first transition deal” in the next 70 days to prevent businesses from falling off a “cliff edge”. more»
By allowing foreign buyers to access long-term finance in their local currency when they buy from British firms, more exporters can compete for overseas contracts. more»
The government hopes the Trade and Customs Bills will offer some certainty to British businesses and their international trading partners. more»
The five banks that have signed up include Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, RBS/Natwest and Santander, with the aim being to spread the benefits of overseas trade amongst more small firms. more»
The United States has been the most lucrative trading market for eBay sellers in 2017, according to new data from the auction giant uncovering the five most in-demand British products for American consumers. more»
Larger businesses may have the advantage of lower production costs and greater bargaining power, but there is plenty they could learn from how small businesses operate, claims founder at pet food brand Canagan, Eddie Milbourne. more»
