International trade is a lucrative opportunity for companies of all sizes looking to grow their businesses and profit margins. UK exports of goods and services rose to a record £621 billion so far this year, according to Secretary of State for International Trade, Liam Fox. He suggests UK businesses are well placed to thrive in
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Exporting: why no business is too small to send goods overseas
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Historically, exporting was perceived as the reserve for big businesses. Those producing goods en-masse were more desirable for innovation (Dyson) or prestige (Land Rover). And it’s not hard to see why, when you consider the amount of goods being shipped, not to mention the cost and logistics involved. Sending goods overseas gives the impression of
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Exporting: why no business is too small to send goods overseas
by Anna Jordan • • 0 Comments
Historically, exporting was perceived as the reserve for big businesses. Those producing goods en-masse were more desirable for innovation (Dyson) or prestige (Land Rover). And it’s not hard to see why, when you consider the amount of goods being shipped, not to mention the cost and logistics involved. Sending goods overseas gives the impression of
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Exports: the rise of ‘Brand British’ in the global market
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British exports have never been stronger. The world wants what we’ve got to offer and the prospect of increased profits and turnover is too good for home-grown businesses to turn down. But with two in five UK businesses planning to enter a new market in the next six months, it’s a competitive world out there.
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Exporting goods abroad: A guide for small businesses
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The essential guide to air freight: Process, costs and timelines
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Air freight is used most commonly when moving small high value items, or goods which are urgently required. The costs of air freight are significantly higher than those associated with sea freight, and are usually calculated based on weight rather than volume (which is used for sea cargo). In 2016, some 54 million metric tonnes
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The essential guide to commodity codes
by Ben Lobel • • 0 Comments
If you’re considering starting a business involved in importing or exporting products, you’ll need to know about commodity codes. These are used to classify goods for import and export, to make sure they’re moved safely and in compliance with customs, tax and duty regulations. In this guide we’ll look at when and why commodity codes
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EORI number: What it is and how to get or check one
by Ben Lobel • • 0 Comments
If you’re considering growing your business internationally, or if you have suppliers based overseas, you’ll probably already have heard of the EORI system. Any individual involved in imports and exports within the EU must have an EORI number. If you’re just getting started in importing or exporting, the registration process can seem daunting. Don’t worry
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The essential guide to sea freight: Process, costs and timelines
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If you’re thinking of starting to import or export goods to the UK, you’ll need to compare your options for both sea freight and other methods of shipping. Sea freight is a great choice for large quantities of consumer goods – and is often used when importing from manufacturers based in the Far East. Since
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What is on-demand warehousing?
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The Oxford English Dictionary defines on-demand as ‘soon as or whenever required.’ In recent years the term ‘on-demand’ has become synonymous with technology: movies on demand, taxis on demand, dry cleaners on demand…. the list goes on. But on-demand warehousing? That’s a new one. On-demand warehousing is the ability to switch on warehousing services as
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