After international trade secretary Liam Fox pledged to turn Britain into a “21st century exporting superpower” post-Brexit, the small business community called for greater financial support to fulfil its overseas potential. more»
UK export sales reached over £22bn in 2017, government figures have revealed, with record whisky exports leading global demand for British food and drink produce. more»
Regardless of the details of any future trade deals between the UK and EU, Brexit could be the spark that ignites greater interest in opportunities in North America from small UK businesses. more»
Thousands of firms are braced for up-front VAT charges on £212bn worth of EU imports, as new research highlights the cash flow challenges facing business owners after Brexit more»
At 38-years old, startup founder James Robbins gave up his business development job last year to pursue his entrepreneurial ambitions full-time. 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»
Key bodies representing UK industry have welcomed the government’s plan to deliver “highly streamlined” post-Brexit customs arrangements with the European Union. more»
UK businesses exported over £300m worth of holiday items around the world in 2016, and the government has encouraged domestic brands to seize demand for British goods. more»
A bill of exchange is a written order of payment, binding one party to pay a fixed amount of money to another party for goods or services on a predetermined date. They are especially useful when it comes to cross-border trade. more»
