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A great British renaissance has been taking place. From Aberdeen to the West Country, the zing is back in manufacturing. It’s about time this spectacular story was told.

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Doing business in Poland: tips for international success
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Lessons in success for UK companies wanting to do business in, or export to, Poland.

February 19, 2008 3:18pm
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Doing business in Taiwan: tips for international success
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Lessons in business success for UK firms moving into Taiwan.

February 19, 2008 3:13pm
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Moving manufacturing to China: case study
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How Paul Broadhurst's business Technetix moved much of its manufacturing to China.

February 19, 2008 3:08pm
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Doing business with China
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A few tips for success in international business from successful small companies.

February 13, 2008 4:16pm
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Randox: growing an international company
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Dr Peter Fitzgerald founded Randox Laboratories in 1982 with just two employees – his mum and dad. Today the clinical diagnostics company sells into 132 countries. So just how did he do it?

February 12, 2008 2:24pm
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Doing business in India: the secrets
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Small, international companies making headway in India.

February 11, 2008 4:20pm
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Business in China: don't make these mistakes
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China is: only a base for low-cost manufacturing; corrupt and bound to spit out your IP rights; a market of one billion budding consumers; a totally alien business culture. There's truth in all of these statements, but not much.

February 11, 2008 3:56pm
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China: the business and cultural secrets
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The amazing story of Stockport County FC and its international initiatives, and other stories of doing business in China.

February 11, 2008 3:47pm
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Business in Brazil: the secrets
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Remember the first country among those BRIC nations. It's a helluva market for international businesses.

February 11, 2008 3:40pm
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Breaking into Canada
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It's more than lakes and mountains, Canada is serious business for international British companies.

February 11, 2008 3:33pm

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