Whisky helps fuel £1.6bn Scottish exports boom
Scottish exports soared to £23.9 billion, according to new research, fueled by a big rise in sales to the European Union and Asia. Food and drink were the biggest exports, with whisky sales ahead of...
View ArticleExport Week puts businesses on fast track to global success
No business is too small to export, according to the organisers of Export Week. The relatively weak pound and tough market conditions at home are two good reasons to consider exploring new...
View ArticleWill Waitrose prove to be Chileans’ cup of tea?
For expats in Santiago pining for a nice cup of English breakfast and an organic shortbread finger, the wait is nearly over. The supermarket chain Waitrose is to start exporting its most popular...
View ArticleBritish exports rise to six-year high
Foreign exports have soared to their highest levels since 2007, according to a survey by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). They found that confidence was high among exporters, and most were...
View ArticleBritish businesses eye opportunities in Brazil
World Cup fever is heating up, and Brazil is getting ready to be in the international spotlight. An estimated 600,000 tourists are expected to travel there next June, with the tournament boosting the...
View ArticleMyths, facts and inspiration for would-be exporters
There are plenty of myths about exporting. Isn’t it risky for smaller businesses? And aren’t foreign markets much harder to crack than your domestic one? The organisers of Export Week hope to debunk...
View ArticleMaking a MINT: the emerging markets to watch in 2014
We’ve all heard of the BRIC and CIVETS countries, but now attention is turning to a new group of fast-growing markets. The MINT countries – Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria and Turkey – have been tipped as...
View ArticleLingo24 named Scottish Exporter of the Year
From beer to biodegradable packaging, Scotland’s exports are growing fast. Exports have grown 17 per cent in the last six years, and more and more businesses are looking beyond their borders. This...
View ArticleHow to go global on a budget
With 1.2 billion customers online around the world, there is a strong temptation to look outside the UK and make sales in new and growing markets. Achieve this by taking these five steps – which are...
View ArticleMaximising ROI from international ecommerce sites
I have spent quite a bit of time at events over the last few weeks, mostly related to international ecommerce. What stood out is that there are vast opportunities for UK businesses. We are seen as the...
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