Export and import activity between the UK and France has dropped some 20% since the start of the year as businesses on both sides of The Channel continue to struggle against Brexit disruption. According to the French customs office, exports from France into the UK fell 13% in January compared to the previous six-month average,
The Government has launched a new initiative aiming to boost exports of food and drink internationally for UK farmers. Called the ‘Open Doors’ campaign, the initiative will focus on growing middle-class markets including in Asia. The scheme will be welcome news for UK producers, many of whom have struggled since January 1st exporting food products
A major report from the British Chambers of Commerce has found that 49% of UK exporters are facing difficulties adapting to new Brexit regulations around the trading of goods. The survey of 1,000 firms, the majority of which were SMEs, found that firms are struggling with the changes following the ratification of the UK_EU Trade
Small and medium-sized businesses in the UK can now apply for grants of up to £2,000 to help cover the cost of training and professional advice in relation to Brexit. The new £20 million SME Brexit Support Fund, announced by Michael Gove last week, will help SMEs adjust to new customs, rules of origin and
This month we joined a fantastic line-up of speakers for Emerging Tech Fest 2021. In this webinar, Go Exporting CEO Mike Wilson spome with Tony Hicks about exporting goods and services to the EU in the wake of Brexit. Key themes included what’s changed since 1st January, the trade agreement itself and its’ implications, how
The volume of exports heading into the EU from British ports has fallen almost 70% as the immediate realities of Brexit take hold. The data, compiled by the Road Haulage Association, compared exports data via ferry and rail onto the continent in January this year compared to 2020. A letter from the association to Michael
A new survey has shown the positive mindset of UK SMEs in the wake of Brexit, with the majority of small firms saying they don’t expect trade with the EU to shrink in the coming years. Conducted by Politico, the survey found that 62% of small and medium business directs don’t expect their trade with
Last week, Go Exporting CEO Mike Wilson joined Sue Firth for a podcast on strategies for international expansion and exporting. The podcast goes into depth on the reasons for exporting, how businesses can begin to explore international markets and the inevitable challenges that Brexit has presented. Listen to the podcast below: Sue Firth is a
On 26th and 27th January, we’ll be joining Enterprise Nation for a special Amazon Bootcamp. The free educational online event will teach participants how to sell products globally, with sessions on marketplace essentials, guidance on shipping to the USA and selling into Europe after Brexit. The Amazon Small Business Accelerator Boostcamp is free to join
Join us between January 26th – 28th for Emerging Tech Fest 2021, Wales’ leading emerging technology conference. Delivered by CEMET, Innovate UK, KTN and Technology Connected, the three-day event will showcase some of the most exciting technology in Wales and beyond. Go Exporting CEO, Mike Wilson, will be delivering a sesson on 27th at 11:45am