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How a small business can capitalise on Made in Britain
A revival of interest in UK-produced products has created extra value for the Made in Britain brand overseas In his latest article for Business Advice, FedEx Express UK sales director David Poole gives...
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Majority of small business owners braced for exports boom over next three years
One in five small business owners stated that an exports boom would add eight per cent growth to their company over three years Over half of owners at small UK companies are expecting an exports boom...
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Currency volatility becomes biggest challenge for small UK exporters
Currency volatility has become the single biggest concern for small exporters in Britain Depreciation of the pound since the EU referendum has significantly affected the way business owners manage...
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Small exporters adopt global outlook with new markets in sight
The government wants to boost the value of British exports to £1tn by 2020 Small UK exporters are more likely to target markets outside of Europe than focus on the single market once Brexit becomes a...
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The post-Brexit trade deals small business owners most want to see
Post-Brexit trade deals with the US and China were among those demanded by small UK exporters Small UK business owners have made clear which new markets they’d most like to enter when Britain leaves...
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High costs and low consumer spending hit export confidence for small firms
High import costs and low demand are the biggest concerns for small exporters in Britain Only a third of small UK business owners made a foreign currency transaction in the first quarter of 2017, as...
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New Amazon VAT service promises to simplify European trading for small exporters
Amazon has guaranteed Marketplace users will spend just a few minutes each month on VAT returns A new Amazon VAT service for small business owners has been launched, with a pledge to make it easier for...
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Government cuts red tape to turn more small businesses into aid suppliers
In 2016, DfID spent £1.24bn on aid contractors to support international relief projects The government has announced a series of reforms to change the way its contracted aid suppliers operate, pledging...
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Seven hacks for a successful business trip
Flight delays or lost luggage can make business travel challenging Business travel may seem luxurious for those who don’t get to do it often, but it can also be physically draining and challenging....
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Majority of small business owners favour “Norway option” EU deal
Only 15 per cent of small business owners were opposed to joining EFTA Over half of small UK business owners are in favour of joining the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), according to new survey...
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How to run a successful (and legal) international prize draw or competition
If an international prize draw doesn’t comply with local laws, it faces the possibility of legal action by regulators and players For his latest Business Advice article, Grid Law founder David Walker...
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Six useful hacks for the first-time international business traveller
Being a first-time business traveller needn’t be stressful From packing like a pro to picking up rewards and discounts as you travel, these six hacks will ensure you get the most of your first trip as...
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UK Amazon Marketplace sellers register record export sales of £2.3bn
Around six in ten Amazon Marketplace sellers are selling goods overseas Small UK business owners trading on Amazon Marketplace made export sales of £2.3bn in 2017, new figures from the auction site...
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Why it’s time to make the most of Britain’s special relationship with the US
Still only 11 per cent of small UK firms export goods and services Writing for Business Advice, Mark O’Connell, CEO of foreign investment firm OCO Global, issues a call to action for small UK exporters...
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Is Donald Trump winning over historically optimistic US entrepreneurs?
Micro business owners are increasingly confidence over their prospects Donald Trump’s stock appears to be rising among entrepreneurs, as research suggests the US president’s newly-enacted tax reforms...
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Royal Mail reveals secrets to export success for ecommerce entrepreneurs
Britain’s ecommerce economy is said to be worth £130bn Despite technology democratising international trading for ecommerce entrepreneurs, many of Britain’s small online retailers are struggling to...
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A small business guide to the ever-changing tax compliance horizon
Around 1.5m small UK firms are thought to be trading internationally Helping small business owners get to grips with international tax compliance, Abigail Myers-Antiaye, global country compliance...
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Bricks to global clicks: How small retailers can become an online exporting...
British retailers are able to sell their products via all of Amazon’s European websites Writing for Business Advice, Jeremy Cook, chief economist at payment platform WorldFirst, helps small high street...
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Global Britain stirs as businesses ramp up spending on non-EU imports
Imports from India saw the biggest increase last year Global Britain is “stirring” a year before Brexit, as research shows business owners ramping up spending on imports from outside the EU. New...
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London out of top 10 most expensive business travel locations
A room in London costs on average GBP 334 per night. The UK capital has dropped out of the top ten most expensive locations in the world for business travel, overtaken by Monaco, Basel and Paris this...
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