Exporting/Importing

Article: Catalyst UK Gives Exporters a Boost

Catalyst UK Gives Exporters a Boost Small Business News 15th March 2011 Small-business owners considering entering overseas markets can access free one-to-one advice from experts, following the launch of a global network, Catalyst, by UK Trade...

Article: End to the Euro Crisis Tops 2012 Wish List

End to the Euro Crisis Tops 2012 Wish List Small Business News 9th January 2012 Resolving the euro crisis has topped small firms' wish list for 2012, a survey by IFF Research has highlighted. Indicating that the financial uncertainty associated...

Article: Export Finance

Export Finance Exporting tends to be more demanding financially than selling in the UK. Consignments are usually larger, lead times are longer and the risks are more difficult to control. Negotiating the terms of an export sale is a matter of...

Article: Exporting

Exporting Our Exporting pages make frequent references to government-supported UK Trade & Investment, who provide advice and guidance to smaller firms selling their products and services worldwide through their own website, call centre...

Article: Exporting Overseas Key for SME Growth

Exporting Overseas Key for SME Growth Small Business News 16th February 2011 Small and Medium businesses (SMEs) should consider expanding overseas to bolster growth. Recent research by ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and ...

Article: Exporting to Aid Recovery

Exporting to Aid Recovery By Mark Dodd, Head of International, Commercial Banking, Lloyds TSB Evidence from a number of leading business organisations* points to overseas demand fuelling growth for firms that choose to export. Yet a survey...

Article: First Steps to Exporting

First Steps to Exporting Exporting can boost your turnover and reduce your dependence on UK-based customers. Moving into export is a big step - it's important you consider whether your business is ready for the challenge. This briefing tells you how...

Article: Import Finance

Import Finance Many businesses find importing requires greater financial flexibility and reserves than buying from a UK supplier. Rather than buying on credit, you must often commit finance well before delivery. Negotiating the right agreement with...

Article: Importing Supplies Successfully

Importing Supplies Successfully To import successfully, you need to follow through a carefully thought-out plan of development and action. This guide looks at the steps you need to take to help make your venture a success. Why import? How to...

Article: Research Your Export Markets

Research Your Export Markets It's essential to carry out thorough research before you start exporting. It will help prevent costly mistakes, boost your chances of choosing the right market and show you how to sell your products and services in that...

Article: Trade Finance

Trade Finance Trade Finance, also known as import finance, is a cash flow funding solution for importers whereby funding is provided against confirmed trade orders. This funding ensures that the finished goods are purchased (from overseas) for...

Article: What Does the Position of the Euro Mean for British SMEs?

What Does the Position of the Euro Mean for British SMEs? As the European Sovereign Debt Crisis continues, the Euro remains volatile. This volatility has an impact on wider global economic activity, but it is also significantly impacting the trading...