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Why small companies should embark on an international trade adventure

In this piece, SmallBusiness.co.uk looks into the benefits of launching your product in foreign territories.

International Business

Export & Import

Security and customs: Five pointers for exporters

Here, Gavin Kilborn, European supply chain manager at retail display specialist Triplar, presents tips for negotiating customs when trading internationally.

International Business

Why small companies should embark on an international trade adventure

In this piece, SmallBusiness.co.uk looks into the benefits of launching your product in foreign territories.

Export & Import

Security and customs: Five pointers for exporters

Here, Gavin Kilborn, European supply chain manager at retail display specialist Triplar, presents tips for negotiating customs when trading internationally.

Export & Import

How to get your packaging right for distribution

James Hardy of Alibaba.com reveals what you need to know before packaging your product in preparation for shipping.

News

Red tape most critical issue for SMEs

Cutting red tape should be the most important business priority for the government, according to small and medium-sized enterprise owners.

Office & home working

The benefits of virtual offices

Choosing virtual offices can make sense for many start-up companies. SmallBusiness.co.uk examines why.

Business management

SMEs should open their doors to the world

There has never been a better time for small enterprises across the UK to be embracing worldwide trade in order to help their businesses flourish and grow.

Blog

The Bribery Act and its ramifications

The long-awaited UK Bribery Act is now upon us, and could have far-reaching consequences for organisations of all sizes.

Business management

Rising Star: Andrew Valentine

Revved up with the idea for a pay-as-you-go car hire company five years ago, Andrew Valentine has since steered his business Streetcar on to fast-track success.

Blog

Banking on a pension

Put yourself in Sir Fred Goodwin's shoes.

Small Business Banking

No guarantee of funding with the SFLG

The likes of The Body Shop and Waterstone’s used funding through the Small Firms Loan Guarantee (SFLG) scheme to get off the ground. But with banks now so reluctant to lend, some believe it’s time for an overhaul

Business management

Lessons Learned, Chris Mottershead, Travelzest

Chris Mottershead is a travel industry veteran. He was president and CEO of North American leisure group Airtours before changing course to steer online travel specialist Travelzest through a turbulent period for the sector to land record profits.

Business Technology

Setting up shop online

Setting up an online arm of your business can offer many benefits, not to mention a further route to market.

Business Technology

Why you should upgrade your tech now rather than later

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Investing in a franchise

Should I buy a franchise or go solo?

Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.

Partner content

16 ways to improve your business cash flow

Read here for 16 tried and tested tips and tricks to improve potential cash flow problems

Business management

How to create good cashflow habits

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