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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.

A weak pound: The Brexit benefit

Here's how international customers are the Brexit benefit for businesses both at home and abroad.

Export & Import

Export & Import

Logistics strategies for SMEs

The world has opened up for small businesses in a way that many older business owners would never have imagined. Here's what it means for logistics.

Export & Import

UK SMEs could be missing out on international sales

UK SMEs could be missing out on international sales by not ‘internationalising’ their digital channels, research finds.

Export & Import

How EU membership affects financial services

This article looks at why financial services are so important to the UK’s economy, how financial rules are decided in the EU and whether this is a good thing.

Export & Import

Monitoring currency value as an international business owner

In this piece, we take a look at why you need to monitor currency value as an international business owner and how you can do it.

Export & Import

More exporting companies than ever, study shows

The UK’s export credit agency has supported the largest number of exporters in 25 years, with a 23 per cent increase since last year.

Export & Import

Top tips for maximising storage space in your stockroom

Here's a helpful guide to managing your storage as a small business.

Export & Import

How can small businesses efficiently expand into new territories?

Andrew Millard discusses the increasingly globalised business world and how small companies can prepare themselves for international trade.

Export & Import

Top tips for maximising storage space in your stockroom

Here's a helpful guide to managing your storage as a small business.

Export & Import

How can small businesses efficiently expand into new territories?

Andrew Millard discusses the increasingly globalised business world and how small companies can prepare themselves for international trade.

Export & Import

Five ways to ensure your delivery logistics are in good shape over Easter

David Grimes explores how companies can keep their customers happy by ensuring their supply chain is in order for the Easter break.

Export & Import

Why UKTI is your passport to exporting success

Here, we look at the benefits of the UKTI's Passport to Export service, which gives small companies resources to help with international trade.

Export & Import

How UK online retailers can increase their exports

Greg Zemor of Neteven discusses how online retailers in the UK can leverage online sales channels to export more.

Export & Import

Tips for small businesses bent on breaking America

Richard Parris, founder of cyber security company Intercede, discusses how to make inroads into the US market.

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