Advice on exporting and doing business overseas
Export advice for business
London Olympics could spur £21bn boost for British exports
London 2012 might be over, but the impact of the Games lives on - just ask Olympic gold medallist Denise Lewis
Doing business with the BRICs
We all know they are one of our biggest business opportunities but working with the BRICs can throw up plenty of challenges says George Lossius, CEO of Publishing Technology
Export tips from Brompton BicyclesVideo
Emerson Roberts, marketing director at Brompton Bikes, reveals how they mastered the art of exports
How Taiwan became the king of exports
Donald Lu, managing director of the Taiwan Trade Centre, reveals his nation’s secret to export success
Eight red-hot export tips from the Queen's favourite firms
Who better than the winners of the Queen’s Award for International Trade for tips to exploit your export-ential?
Cut-throat! Will King on the war for supremacy in the shaving worldVideo
Master exporting, master the market, says the blades ‘n oil tycoon
Hiring and firing an employee based overseas: the essential Q&A
We ask Roger James, head of employment law at Taylor Vinters, for much-needed help with the complexities of managing staff based abroad
Infographic of the week: The world is our oyster - UK exports
This week our aim is to get more of you exporting, this nifty infographic should add a hefty dose of inspiration
Decided to venture into new markets? How to recruit your export team
Deciding to export can be daunting, having the right team in place to make it happen will make the process a lot easier
Where to export? Try the Next 11
The second tier of emerging markets may offer the best opportunities
Exporting crisis points and how to avoid them
So you’ve decided to take the step into foreign markets. Here’s are a few stumbling blocks to be aware of
Entrepreneur Alan Mak: London's exporters sell snow to Eskimos
Alan Mak explains how London’s business leaders are exporting their products, ideas and ambitions around the world
"We have an unhealthy attitude towards the eurozone" says DG of the Institute of Export
Lesely Batchelor director general of the Institute of Export answers your burning questions on the eurozone, currency fluctuation, copyright and the next emerging markets set to explode
LCCI Daniel Peters: "You almost certainly have a product you could export"
The London Chamber of Commerce on where to get export help for UK companies
"The challenges exporters face and how to overcome them"
Chris Hardy, head of sales London, Bibby Financial Services, on exporting hiccups
What you need to know when pricing in a foreign currency
Vital tips to ensure you don’t get bitten by the currency bug when dealing with international trade finance
55 Free places to find export help
Exporting is an investment, but getting the help you need to tackle those new markets doesn’t have to cost
KPMG’s Matt Jackson: “Developing countries need the expertise the UK has in abundance”
Tips of the trade from KPMG’s high-growth markets specialist
Free export help from UKTI: "Let us help you go global"
London companies are missing out on the free help and support that’s available to help get them exporting, says Parveen Thornhill, regional director for UKTI
What is Export Week and why are we running it?
Almost half of London businesses have ambitions to export. To help you achieve this goal, all week we’ll be running features, guides and analysis devoted to getting you trading internationally
Export archive
What it's like to... Set up shop in Vietnam
Eleven years ago recruitment specialists Harvey Nash decided to start a new business in Vietnam. Back then, all Paul Smith knew about the country was he liked the food and that it operated a communist regime
Tapping into the Commonwealth connection
Dr. Frank-Jürgen Richter outlines the benefits of doing business in the Commonwealth and analyses the resources available to London businesses
Everything you ever wanted to know about doing business in emerging economies… but were afraid to ask
Should you bribe local officials? Is it better to employ local managers or ship in trusted UK staff? Is Nigeria really the new India? Business advice on the BRIC countries and other emerging economies
Thinking of expanding overseas? Here's how Tamara Mellon and Theo Paphitis did itVideo
Last week we reported on the UKTI Explore Asia conference, where Tamara Mellon and Theo Paphitis gave inspiring speeches. Now you can watch and learn for yourselves how these global entrepreneurs conquered the emerging markets.
Matt Lewis: Why you should consider doing business in China - and how to make it work
Smart London companies are looking to emerging economies for growth - but to succeed you need to be aware of these considerations…
Tamara Mellon and Theo Paphitis urge SMEs to explore Asia
Stars of the business world congregate to encourage SMEs to export to Asia
The Knowledge: Succeeding in Emerging Markets
Rajiv Goel, Global President for Havells Sylvania, argues that to succeed in emerging markets businesses need to offer a tailored service that reflects the nuances of individual markets.
What the papers say: Should we be wary of China's stake in Thames Water?
Our round-up of media reactions to the Chinese Investment Corporation’s investment in one of our most famous utility companies
China buys stake in Thames Water owner
China Investment Corporation has bought a stake in the UK’s largest water and sewerage firm days after chancellor George Osborne visited Beijing.
How Burberry conquered China Video
Burberry reports another strong performance: Q4’s revenue up 21% on Q3 at £574m. We ask, how does it do it?
Emerging economies boost London's tourism figures
A significant increase in visitors from emerging economies such as Brazil, China and India helped boost London’s tourism figures in the third quarter of last year.
Osborne pushes to make London the gateway for Asia's business in the West
Chancellor George Osborne has unveiled plans to make London the gateway for Eastern investment in the West. During a speech in Hong Kong, Osborne called for UK companies to expand trade with Asian firms. He hopes this will make Britain the Western hub for trading in the renminbi, the Chinese currency. Osborne said the capital is primed to act as a conduit for Eastern trade. Speaking to the Asian Financial Forum, he said: “London is perfectly placed to act as ...
Nice boost to our economy if London becomes next Chinese currency trading centre
The rumours are that the City could soon become an offshore centre for trading RMB - which would mean more jobs, talent and business for our city
KPMG revenues rise to $22.7bn
KPMG has announced soaring revenues of $22.7bn (£14.5bn) for its comined member firms, driven by increased sales in emerging markets such as Brazil and India.
Abramovich’s Evraz to list on London Stock Exchange
In a bid to join the FTSE100, Evraz, the £5bn Russian steelmaker part-owned by Roman Abramovich, is set to shift base from Luxemburg to London.
Why London is the legal battleground for Russia’s oligarchs?
Russians are coming to London for property, business, high life and now it seems justice
Chinese law giant makes move to London
A major Chinese law firm has announced plans to set up its western Europe headquarters in London.
Colin Stanbridge: Should Sir Terry Leahy be ambassador to China?
The chief executive of the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry on how to improve London’s exports
Yuan trading market to be based in London
London will be the home of a new offshore trading market for the yuan, following talks between the UK and Chinese governments.
UK visa chaos is putting trade with Russia at risk
Russians are struggling to get UK visas – and it’s affecting British business, says Stephen Dalziel of the Russo-British Chamber of Commerce
Why do Russians love London?
Scott Payton finds out why the capital is the global destination of choice for Russia’s commercial elite
