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Exporting

The Exporting archive to help small business export and grow their business.

Export & Import

10 tips to compliance when trading overseas

James White Drinks, which exports all over the world, gives insight into the main compliance issues when trading overseas.

Export & Import

Navigating customs around the world: Advice for small businesses

Harald Schoenfelder, managing director of global trade services for EMEA at FedEx Express, discusses how to prepare so your goods don't get held up at customs.

Export & Import

How 14-year-old Fraser Doherty turned his jam product into an international success

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

How to appoint an overseas distributor

Presenting some key advice from logistics consultancy Reneport for what you should look for in a distributor you can trust.

Export & Import

How a popcorn company grew into export markets

How-to Hub talks to Joe & Seph's co-founder Adam Sopher about his company's foray into exporting.

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.

Finding and selling to customers

Top small business tips for trading overseas

Tara Kneafsey, SME director at insurer RSA, outlines the key considerations for companies looking to export.

Business Ideas & Planning

Supporting entrepreneurship around the world

How SABMiller invests millions each year to support entrepreneurs across the globe.

News

UK small retailers believe America is the hardest overseas market to crack

Nearly half of British retailers believe the US remains the hardest market in which to achieve commercial success despite being the current export destination of choice.

News

Call for more exporting assistance for small businesses

Government agencies have been called upon to ensure small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) know where to go for exporting help.

Business management

The African Dream

UK exports to Sub-Saharan Africa are on the rise. SmallBusiness.co.uk speaks to some of the companies that instigated trade relationships in such lesser-known markets.

Export & Import

Promising export success for SMEs

Online businesses are defying the economic downturn and flying the flag for Britain on the international stage, finds research.

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.

Partner content

Small business owners: discover alternative funding solutions to help fuel your growth

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.