Three pitfalls to avoid when expanding your business overseas
Expanding into new markets is an exciting time for any growing business. However, overseas growth is not without its challenges for managers, as CEO at Spreadshirt Philip Rooke explains.
Top tips for preparing an employee for international business
If a business is sending a high-flying employee overseas for international business, training may be required.
Crossing the pond: How Keurig Green Mountain is looking to crack the UK marketplace
Keurig Green Mountain is one of the biggest brands you’ve probably never heard of – and it’s making the move from the US to the UK.
Running a transatlantic business is no easy task
From video job interviews to ceding responsibility, building a transatlantic business has not been without its difficulties for Lee Biggins.
Amazon Growing Business Awards – spotlight on the exporters
With the Amazon Growing Business Awards taking place on Wednesday 30 November 2016, now is the perfect time to look back over some of the previous winners – specifically the champions of the exporting category.
How to expand overseas in four key steps
These four steps will ensure that your overseas expansion goes smoothly.
David Cameron’s digital advisor Joanna Shields launches HQ-UK scheme for US tech firms
A new government initiative called HQ-UK has been launched by prime minister David Cameron's digital advisor Joanna Shields in a bid to encourage American businesses to choose Britain as its base of operations.
Online retailers turning to global markets for growth
To support further growth, eight in ten UK SME online retailers are targeting new international markets, with the US top of the list.
Going global: Which colours can help to win over local customers?
As you take your business global, what are the colours you should associate your brand with in order to win over local customers? Here are the colours that work well in export countries.
