These days we operate in a global economy, and even small businesses expand internationally. Indeed, going global is often the only way for successful companies to keep growing. more»

Research carried out by foreign exchange firm Fexco revealed that smaller businesses are increasingly bearing the brunt of a spike in costs caused by Brexit uncertainty, and that many owners have been forced to scale back their imports as a result. more»

Nearly a fifth of Britain's small firms intend to expand overseas by 2025, but new research suggests more should be thinking about exporting as a priority. more»

Some 100 of the UK's 470 vineyards are now open to the public, and have reported a 65 per cent increase in visitors this year according to new figures from the Wine and Spirit Trade Association. more»