Q&A: International growth at the click of a button
A boom in businesses trading on digital marketplaces has underscored the need for local currency accounts, but what do companies need to consider as they go glo... Read More >
Import/Export
Resilience, sustainability and responsible practice as key drivers of recovery
Though the dust is settling, and supply chains have been strengthened after the pandemic's initial impact, businesses are still suffering the aftershocks. With ... Read More >
Business tips: how to choose a supplier
Businesses must rethink supplier relationships and consider more than cost – so how can they choose wisely?
Coronavirus has sent shockwaves through t... Read More >
Import Duty
Calculating and paying import duty rates
What is the rate of import duty in the UK?
You’ll need to pay a UK customs duty on any commercial imports from outsid... Read More >
Freight forwarder – everything you need to know about freight forwarding
What is a freight forwarder?
A freight forwarder acts on behalf of importers and exporters to move goods through the supply chain. They engage shipping compani... Read More >
Brexit – The Top 3 Considerations for international businesses
I don’t think that it is an exaggeration to say that Brexit represents the single greatest risk most UK SMEs will have ever faced. At the time of writing we are... Read More >
WorldFirst & The Times feature: The art of picking the right partner
Distributors are crucial to export success – the trick is to find a perfect fit, says David Prosser, Business writer at The Times.
So you’ve worked hard to ... Read More >
Why is Trump trying to start a trade war?
Politicians make a lot of promises when they are on the campaign trail and Donald Trump was no exception. One of his most prominent pledges during campaigning w... Read More >
World Account: This Multi-Currency Platform will Change International Banking for SMEs
We’re proud to launch our revolutionary new World Account to UK corporate customers, helping them to access a range of international banking services that many ... Read More >
How can I start trading with China?
Step 1) I want to begin sourcing products from China but I don’t know where to start. How do I make sure the supplier I decide upon is reputable and won’t l... Read More >