A business view from China
There’s no doubt that the world has gone ‘mad’ for mobile games and consumer tech. And China is the place where they tend to come from. Why?
November 2018 economic statistics: All the figures SMEs need to know
November was a massive serving of Bexit warning pie. The dreaded B-word cropped up on numerous occasions, showing exactly why businesses need to prepare for any outcome.
Demand for UK exports set to double by 2030
Global demand for UK exports continues to grow, and will double by 2030, new international trade figures have revealed.
SME confidence hits rock bottom when it comes to international trade
WorldFirst’s Global Trade Barometer has found that SMEs are becoming more pessimestic in terms of international trade.
Tell us what’s holding you back from thinking globally
Whether it’s finding the right markets, currency volatility or economic uncertainty, we’d like to know what road blocks stand in the way of thinking globally and embracing international trade.
Exploring new markets for international trade after Brexit
Small businesses have come to a turning point in international trade. As negotiations progress around Britain’s departure from the EU, the future terms of the UK’s trade with Europe remain unclear.
Gloomy export outlook for small businesses continues
Sticking with the downward trend for this year, the number of SMEs trading internationally decreased slightly from 30 per cent in Q2 to 28 per cent in Q3.
What to expect when you’re exporting: How SMEs can manage overseas trading
Despite the economic climate and uncertainty face, overseas trading can be managed by SMEs – here’s what to expect when you’re exporting.
Overcoming business barriers to international trade
The uncertainty surrounding Brexit – exactly when the government will invoke Article 50 and what sort of deal the UK will get from the EU – is causing many SMEs to look beyond the historically easy pickings of the EU and towards the wider world for international trade.
Philip Hammond visits China to promote Britain as attractive for international investment
George Osborne replacement Philip Hammond is currently on an overseas assignment in China, which will see him encourage business and investment ties between the country and Britain.
New export country series: Getting over the economic uncertainty of Brazil
With the seventh largest economy in the world, Brazil is an exciting market for UK businesses – as Mauricio Munguia, head of Latin America desk at Santander UK, explains.