Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
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.
As a teenager, Fraser Doherty started making jam in his grandma's kitchen in 2003 and now exports account for 10 per cent of his company - and growing. He talks to the How-to Hub about his voyage into foreign markets and the logistical approach he took.
Export & Import
Export & Import
Presenting some key advice from logistics consultancy Reneport for what you should look for in a distributor you can trust.
Export & Import
How-to Hub talks to Joe & Seph's co-founder Adam Sopher about his company's foray into exporting.
Export & Import
James Hardy of Alibaba.com reveals what you need to know before packaging your product in preparation for shipping.
Export & Import
Online businesses are defying the economic downturn and flying the flag for Britain on the international stage, finds research.
Export & Import
Former HSBC chairman Stephen Green has said a lack of financing options for businesses could threaten international trade.
Business Loans
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Partner content
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Employing & managing staff
In Aviva’s latest SME research*, 57 per cent of employers surveyed agreed that nowadays employees expect benefits to protect against loss of income or earnings. What do you offer your people?
Partner content
Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade