How to source, pay, and manage products from Alibaba.com
Economic globalisation, the removal of cross-border trade barriers and advances in transportation, mean it has never been easier to find a manufacturing or ... Read More >
Import/Export
Trade Assurance: the easy way to protect your orders from China
An export powerhouse, China embraces exporting goods on a global scale, enabling businesses around the world to take advantage of low manufacturing costs and a ... Read More >
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 >
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 >
Grow global – Part 1: Unlocking the power of online marketplaces
Read our free report to find out how best to be a profitable member of the online seller community, building your brand successfully, while protecting your marg... 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 >