Chinese buyers driving UK’s ranking as third biggest online exporter worldwide
Britain is the third biggest global online exporter, behind the US and China, according to new research from Paypal. more»
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UK leads G7 countries as the best place for business creation
The UK is leading Western economies for business creation, with a 51 per cent increase in the number of new firms over the past five years. more»
What small firms need to know about successfully exporting to the US
The co-founder of marketplace trading platform Neteven provides a guide to the opportunities available for smaller European retail brands in the US, and what you need to know about the market. more»
Alibaba founder Jack Ma to advise David Cameron on how UK small businesses can boost their exports
Jack Ma, the founder and executive chairman of the Alibaba Group, has been appointed to the prime minister's Business Advisory Group to provide guidance on how UK small businesses can up their exports. more»
The story of a small business defrauded out of 7, 000 and the lessons learned
Fiona Manby, partner at Manby International Sportswear, tells Business Advice about how an email from a seemingly trusted source turned out to be a con which cost her company thousands of pounds. more»
Cambridge Mask Co: Offering protection against pollution through British-inspired masks
Cambridge graduate Chris Dobbing saw the troubles of air pollution in China first hand, while working in Beijing with an education company. Unable to find a mask of suitable quality, he set about creating his own and is now shipping to Beijing from the company's manufacturer in England. more»
