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Export & Import

Guides, advice and the latest news on exporting, importing, logistics and shipping for the UK small business. As well as offering practical help on export and import topics, this section contains interviews and case studies with young businesses that have captured the opportunity to enhance their offering to a global status.

Supply chain friction costs businesses 6,500 hours a year

New study reveals UK businesses are wasting time and money handling the payment process through supply chain friction.

Export & Import

Export & Import

New opportunities – the benefits of sourcing products from China

Here, Stephanie Gao, head B2B marketing, Alibaba UK, analyses the benefits of sourcing products and exporting with China.

Export & Import

The importance of selecting the right courier for your business

Finding the right courier service for small businesses can be a tricky process. We give you some tips to finding the right one.

Export & Import

Christmas in July: How to prepare for record sales

Here, Jake Trask, FX research director at OFX, explains how you can prepare for the Christmas rush during the summer months.

Export & Import

Quick guide to optimising inbound logistics costs

Paul de Guingand at Adjuno outlines some of the ways businesses can reduce their inbound logistics costs in this guide.

Export & Import

Fleet maintenance tips for the summer

Maintaining good conditions for your business vehicle fleet can be tricky over the summer months, here are some tips to keep them in shape.

Export & Import

Can you afford to leave your business unprotected from shrinkage?

Small businesses are at serious risk of stock shrinkage and are leaving themselves open and unprotected to massive losses.

Export & Import

On-demand Warehousing: does it work for your business?

Choosing a warehouse solution for your business can be a tricky and costly process, but on-demand warehousing is seeking to fix that.

Export & Import

Can you afford to leave your business unprotected from shrinkage?

Small businesses are at serious risk of stock shrinkage and are leaving themselves open and unprotected to massive losses.

Export & Import

On-demand Warehousing: does it work for your business?

Choosing a warehouse solution for your business can be a tricky and costly process, but on-demand warehousing is seeking to fix that.

Export & Import

Do government manifestos lack an agenda for trade?

In the run up to the Snap General election in June, Gary Lynch of GS1 UK takes a look at what each parties manifestos mean for UK businesses.

Export & Import

How Article 50 and Brexit will affect small businesses

With the triggering of Article 50 on the 29th March, British SMEs are now changing how they approach exports to other countries.

Export & Import

Businesses can help navigate the labyrinth of Brexit complexity

The next government must set up a Business Brexit Taskforce in first 50 days, according to CBI president Paul Drechsler.

Export & Import

Global change makes investors bullish in emerging markets

Economists recently discussed promising growth in emerging markets, viewing global change as a catalyst for bullish investors.

Business Loans

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.

Business Technology

Future-proof your business communications set-up

Landlines as we know them will be scrapped in 2027 – along with a raft of upcoming business changes. Here's how to ensure your communications set-up is fit for whatever the future brings

Business Technology

Friendly guide – top tips for small businesses switching to VoIP

With the landline shutdown coming fast, there’s never been a better time to switch to VoIP. Don’t let your small business be left behind!

Export & Import

Avoid delays with exports and imports

Many factors can affect products’ journeys from A to B. Here are some tips for best practice for successful shipping in the modern world