Exporting in a headwind

Exporting in a headwind

For small businesses, international markets can present some exciting and very lucrative opportunities. Looking at worldwide trade is like peeping through a kaleidoscope. Every time it’s given a little shake whole new patterns emerge. However, some observers have...

Are you trading in the best markets?

Are you trading in the best markets?

Are you using up time and resources trading in markets that give you a disappointing return. Taking a bit of time to choose the best marketplaces and focussing your efforts there can pay major dividends as your international business develops. How do you choose your target markets?

Great Expectations

Great Expectations

Appointing the right Agents and Distributors is very important – however this is only half of the task, you then have to manage them effectively – the secret to a long and profitable relationship is in the set up – ensuring that the expectations of both parties is clear from the off……….

10 Ways Exporting Can Add Value To Your Business.

10 Ways Exporting Can Add Value To Your Business.

Exporting obviously gives your business opportunity to sell your products or services into a bigger marketplace – but there is so much more to it than that. Take a look at these 10 ways that trading overseas can add value……

Today’s Challenge – Do you have a balanced export plan?

Today’s Challenge – Do you have a balanced export plan?

Does your Export Plan cover all of the bases? Is your international business scalable, sustainable, profitable and low risk. You might have a great product or service, but is that delivered with a an internationally competitive customer experience? A quick review could boost your export sales. Why not take the challenge……

Agent or  Distributor?

Agent or Distributor?

Agents and Distributors can be a highly effective route to market for small business that are exporting – this article looks at the difference between them.