New startup visa announced in pitch to international entrepreneurs
The department, led by new home secretary Sajid Javid, has pledged to make it “faster and easier” for entrepreneurs to come to Britain and start a business.
Four sure-fire growth strategies for profitable international expansion
Four experts from DC Advisory explore the sure-fire growth strategies every business needs to implement when eyeing international expansion.
Department for International Trade drives UK tech wares in US ahead of Christmas
With Christmas on the way, the government has embarked on a B2C marketing campaign with American online marketplace Newegg, which will promote British tech products to US consumers.
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.
Infographic: Business etiquette blunders from across the globe
If you’ve travelled overseas for a meeting, you’ll want it to go well, yet there are major business etiquette fails that Brits are making on their travels.
Why emojis aren’t always good for business
Emojis are everywhere lately – in life, at work and even in the cinema – but when it comes to global business can there be too much of a good thing?
Want success in China? Be a Manchester United, not a Chelsea
With almost 1.4bn consumers, it’s not just Premier League clubs that are eager for success in China – many UK businesses see the country as a huge growth opportunity. But there’s a right and a wrong way to enter the market, as Chelsea FC found out the hard way.
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.
My kind of towns: The business relationship between London and Chicago
London mayor Sadiq Khan has welcomed his Chicago counterpart to the UK capital during a visit that has seen the pair discuss the business relationship between the two cities.
Global exports among factors to fatten Britain’s £79bn food and drink sector
The UK food and drink sector is set to boom beyond its current £79bn of sales, driven by opportunities including worldwide export of products.
The world’s most expensive cities for working abroad
Many working abroad will consider holding a job beyond their native borders an incredible experience, but doing so can also be quite damaging for wallet.
15 female founders heading to US on Silicon Valley Comes to the UK trade mission
As part of a Silicon Valley Comes to the UK trade mission, 15 British female founders will head to San Francisco and discuss scaling and overseas business.