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Whether you’re looking to grow your brand, discover top business tips or work a little smarter, we've got you covered. Read on for the latest insights from WorldFirst.

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From dedicated listings to donations, here’s how your business can show its support for International Women’s Day.

Feb / 2023
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Hear from Goldberg Home founder Faith Lim, who created a sister brand to her family legacy business when she discovered a gap in the market.

Feb / 2023
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With various dates around the world, Mother’s and Father’s Day are great opportunities for e-commerce sellers to boost their sales and brand.

Jan / 2023
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Planning your 2023 sales strategy? Our latest infographic lists this year’s key retail dates, holidays and sales opportunities.

Jan / 2023
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Valentine’s Day is fast approaching – here’s how you can maximise your sales between now and February 14.

Jan / 2023
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Knowing what’s important to your brand will help you pick the best country for overseas growth. Here are 5 of our favourites.

Dec / 2022

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  • Open up to 10 local currency accounts, with local sort codes, account numbers and IBANs
  • Collect secure payments from 100+ marketplaces, overseas buyers and payment processing gateways
  • Pay suppliers, partners and staff in 40 currencies without hidden fees
  • Pay and get paid easily with local bank details on your invoices
  • Lock in conversion rates to manage your currency risk
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From how it works to who’s affected, we cover everything online sellers need to know about PSD2.

Dec / 2022
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Ready to expand your business to new territories? Explore 5 thriving economies in this guide.

Dec / 2022
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Could 2023 be the year you take the global leap with your business?

Dec / 2022
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What is a freight forwarder and what do they actually do? We cover it all in this guide.

Dec / 2022
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Here are the details you need to make sure your money reaches the right place.

Dec / 2022
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The art of delegation is essential to master – to improve efficiency, boost morale and save money.

Nov / 2022

Pay like a local

  • Pay suppliers, partners and staff in 40 currencies
  • Send up to 200 payments in a single transaction to save time and money 
  • Open up to 10 local currency accounts, with local sort codes, account numbers and IBANs
  • Lock in conversion rates to manage your currency risk
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Businesses should look at the psychology of decision-making to end groupthink.

Nov / 2022
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5 million Brits work overseas, but how can you get wages to your international workers?

Nov / 2022
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We’ve put together a concise list of considerations to make before taking your business Down Under.

Nov / 2022
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What is a SEPA bank transfer? Are they expensive? Read our insightful SEPA payment guide for all the answers.

Nov / 2022
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Take a look at our top optimisation tips for Amazon sellers in 2023.

Nov / 2022
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What does it stand for and when do you need to use one? Here, we take a look at ABA routing numbers.

Nov / 2022

Get paid like a local

  • Open up to 10 local currency accounts, with local sort codes, account numbers and IBANs
  • Receive international payments from 100+ marketplaces, overseas buyers and payment processing gateways
  • Be up and trading in GBP, USD, CAD, AUD, CNH, EUR, HKD, JPY, NZD and SGD in a few minutes
  • Add extra multi-currency accounts in CHF, PLN, SEK and AED
  • Transfer funds into your bank account or use them to make domestic or international payments
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If the Netherlands is on your business expansion roadmap, we’ve got 5 top tips for you.

Oct / 2022
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Find out how Covid-19 reaffirmed the need to transform traditional supply chain models.

Oct / 2022
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From sales forecasts to supplier payments, here’s how FX rates can impact a business – for better or worse.

Oct / 2022
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Currency fluctuations affect everything – right down to the price of your daily espresso.

Sep / 2022
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Take a look at our quick guide to transfer pricing and find out what this means for your tax and accounting.

Sep / 2022
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Take a look at our top tips for financing an export business.

Sep / 2022
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Could hedge accounting be key for your business? Here’s everything you need to know.

Aug / 2022
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Find out how about to calculate and pay import duty rates in the UK with our useful guide.

Jul / 2022
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Increased digitisation can bring new cyber threats, so what do businesses need to be aware of?

Feb / 2022
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Find out how forward contracts can help you better manage your business budgets and mitigate risk.

Jan / 2022
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Find out how WorldFirst can help you handle your fiscal representation by working with trusted partners.

Jan / 2022
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How and why did the UK’s exit from the EU impact the pound?

Dec / 2020

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