Rated as the #2 place in the world for ‘ease of business’ (behind New Zealand) by the World Bank it is no wonder that more businesses are looking to set up a hub in Singapore. In fact you can set up a business in a matter of hours in Singapore. It is strategic to the
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SMEs need greater access to information and must increase exports to thrive
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Almost four in five MPs (79 per cent) believe that people thinking about starting a new business, and even those who have been operating a business for a number of years, need more information advice and guidance when considering foreign exports. The findings are published by Informi, the website offering free practical advice and support for
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Top tips for trading overseas
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Following a 2016 that was full of surprises, the future of SMEs appeared somewhat uncertain at the start of 2017. However, amidst the ever changing political and economic landscape, SMEs appear to be optimistic. Last month, the FSB’s Voice of Small Business Index reported that SME business trading confidence rose in Q4 2016 for the
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Could Brexit boost international trade by enabling free trade zones in the UK?
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There has been much debate about whether Brexit will have a positive or negative impact on the UK’s international trade. For many, leaving the EU presents many questions to which the answers are unclear. But, in the continuous mist of uncertainty there could be a potential bright side to Brexit – where international trade zones
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Why businesses should explore markets outside Europe
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Europe’s population amounts to just 10 per cent of the globe. As obvious as it sounds, there’s a whole world of opportunity for businesses to grow. While the development of digital channels, including e-commerce, has brought countries closer together making it easier to reach new customers, it remains important for businesses to find and grow prospects
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New year’s logistics resolutions for small businesses
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The new year will present SMEs with new opportunities despite post-referendum uncertainty. More than ever, SMEs will need the support of their delivery provider and should commit to these three New Year resolutions for 2017: 1. Challenge your delivery provider; don’t be afraid to ask the hard questions SMEs need services that work for them
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Five things small businesses can learn from Santa’s supply chain
by Ben Lobel • • 0 Comments
Santa Claus’ supply chain is objectively impressive. According to the lore surrounding this mysterious businessman, he delivers one present to every child in the world — that’s 1.93 billion children — in one evening. It sounds like an impossible task for an impossible man. However, the real takeaway for small businesses — and the real
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Delivery tips: The 12 do’s of Christmas logistics
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It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but, for retailers at least, the Christmas season is also one of the busiest. Indeed, Christmas spending is predicted to reach a record £77.56 billion this year in the UK alone. These seasonal peaks in demand bring with them a unique set of delivery challenges
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Export opportunities in the UAE for UK businesses
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has become a more significant export market for UK businesses than major economies such as Japan and India, according to analysis of official UK trade data by Santander. Overall, the country was the 11th most important export market for UK goods in 2015, worth £6.2 billion (an increase of 3 per
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How Amazon Marketplace is boosting export sales for UK SMEs
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UK-based businesses selling on Amazon Marketplace are expected to achieve export sales of more than £1.8 billion in 2016, up 29 per cent year-on-year, according to Amazon. The announcement is being made at the first Amazon Academy in the UK, an event that provides hundreds of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) with practical ideas
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