Guides

We have crafted a range of compact and easily digestible guides for you to read covering a range of relevant payments, money transfer and FX subjects.

In these guides, solutions to changing FX trends and global trade are answered, enabling business teams to enhance or further develop business plans. Regardless of your business type, we have a guide for you to read to help with how your organisation manages your money and payments.

The Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) scheme – a quick guide

Niki Sehmbi24th November 2020

The Single Euro Payments Area, also known as SEPA, is a payment scheme set up by the European Union. The aim is to make electronic cross-border payments in Euros as easy as making a payment in your own country. Single Euro Payments Area regulations e... Read More >

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What is transfer pricing?

Niki Sehmbi12th November 2020

Transfer pricing is a means of pricing used when two companies part of the same multinational corporate group, trade goods, services or assets across borders. For an example, if a subsidiary company sells goods to its parent company in a different ju... Read More >

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French corporation tax

Niki Sehmbi1st October 2020

As a global economic power with a highly qualified workforce and great connections to the rest of Europe, France is an appealing place to conduct business. But whether you’re just starting up or thinking of expanding your current business to a new EU... Read More >

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The Changing Face of eCommerce Fulfilment: Preparing Your Logistics for Q4 and Beyond

Niki Sehmbi24th September 2020

eCommerce has evolved hand-in-hand with the logistics industry since the dawn of the internet. In the space of only a generation, we've witnessed a commerce revolution so complete that the pre-millennium retail landscape would be unrecognisable to... Read More >

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WorldFirst’s Guide to Investing Overseas

Niki Sehmbi11th September 2020

Whether you’re looking to make and receive payments in different currencies that derive from shares or investments, or simply looking for more information before you "dip your toe in the water", we hope you enjoy the second instalment of our new send... Read More >

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The Changing eCommerce Landscape: Winning and Losing Niches (and what to do if you’re in one)

Niki Sehmbi3rd September 2020

Remember when pet products were the best-kept secret in eCommerce? Nor do we. "Which niche should I go into?" is the million-dollar question if you're an eCommerce seller. If only it were that simple. It's often said that the only constan... Read More >

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WorldFirst’s currency guide to buying or selling a property in Europe: what do you need to know?

Niki Sehmbi17th August 2020

As Britain bounces back from the quarantine lockdown, there is clearly a collective interest in fulfilling delayed plans and making the most of our available opportunities. As international payment experts, we’ve helped thousands of people fulfil the... Read More >

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Amazon Sponsored Advertising – How to Optimise Your Way to a Profitable Q4

erinhoye6th August 2020

The days of the "gut feel" are gone. In the 21st century, businesses that succeed do so by leveraging data. The wisdom of being data-driven A data-driven approach to business isn't just a nice-to-have. It's a means of recognising—and surmounting... Read More >

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House Buyer’s Guide to Australia

Niki Sehmbi3rd August 2020

Read our series of guides for some useful insights into buying the home of your dreams in Australia. Australia is a popular destination for British ex-pats looking to start a new life in warmer climates. However, there’s a range of logistical, legal... Read More >

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Amazon’s EFN And Pan-European FBA Programmes to End for UK Sellers: Everything You Need to Know

erinhoye23rd July 2020

Amazon's recent Brexit announcement is game-changing news. Finally, the bombshell announcement has answered many sellers' questions—and fears—about what Fulfilment by Amazon (FBA) is going to look like in a post-Brexit world. The changes are si... Read More >

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