Ever wondered why some strategies, which thrive at home, fail spectacularly overseas? What are the secrets to international success? This real-life example will help us to identify those secrets. Once upon a time, IKEA, the global retail giant, faced an interesting dilemma. When they first expanded into Russia, they thought their tried-and-tested format – self-assembled,
At Go Exporting, we know how critical exports can be to the long-term success of a business – it’s something we talk about all the time! And we love it when we see other businesses embodying that view. And new research from Alibaba in partnership with the Institute of Export and International Trade has shown
If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to go from a local sensation to a global powerhouse, then I’ve got a story that will captivate your imagination and transform your perspective. Brace yourself for an extraordinary tale of triumph against all odds. Once upon a time, in the glamorous world of fashion, there was a
Are you looking to take your business to the next level and capitalise on the opportunities that the global marketplace presents? If you’re thinking about exporting for the first time, then you need this free Lunch and Learn webinar with Go Exporting CEO Mike Wilson taking place on 18th July at 12pm. In the webinar,
The latest economic data from the Office for National Statistics has shown the value of UK exports rising as the trade deficit narrows. As part of the ONS’ economic update, showing GDP returning to growth of 0.2% in April and 0.1% in Q1 overall, data highlighted how the value of UK exports rose in April
Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden announced a new economic agreement this week, designed to strengthen critical supply chains as well as support investments in future technologies. The Declaration recognises the already close ties between the two nations whilst this new agreement sets out a pathway to strengthen those economic bonds to move quicker and increasingly
The UK government has published its updated plan for checks on goods crossing the UK Border. This new Target Operating Model will now introduce import checks at the UK Border on ALL goods, as well as begin the introduction of a Single Trade Window together with the planned end of CHIEF in November 2023. The
Update: The UK’s trade deals with Australia and New Zealand came into effect on 31st May 2023 and are now live. UK exporters are getting ready to enjoy the benefits of the UK’s new trading arrangement with Australia and New Zealand. The first brand new free trade deals sealed by the UK government following Brexit,
Fresh data from Alibaba in partnership with the Institute of Export & International Trade has shone a light on just how powerful exports can be for UK businesses. Their new report entitled ‘The UK Opportunity Report – Global Horizons: helping UK businesses grow through international trade’ quizzed 3,000 UK businesses to uncover just how powerful
Spring is in the air in the Northern Hemisphere and many companies’ thoughts are turning towards expanding into new international markets. One of the key decisions you need to consider is your route-to-market strategy. How are you going to reach the market? How will you carve out a market share? Often the easiest way to
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In this book “7 Steps to Export Success And Export Brokering”, you’ll learn from both authors tricks and tips on how to succeed in the very lucrative industry of International Trade (import/export), where Mike & Ramzi will bring you individually simple guides to start increasing your bottom sales globally by either exporting yourself or brokering deals between your partners.
The UK has officially joined the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). As of 15th December last year, the UK became the first European member with 11 other partners including Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam. The joining of the trade bloc has been marked
UK exporters are facing an uphill battle right now as the latest available data for Q3 2024 showed steep declines in export volumes. Data from the ONS showed a near 10% month-on-month decline in UK goods exports in September alone, which included a 10.9% fall in EU goods exports. Outside the EU, volumes fell by
For many in the corporate world, Friday the 20th will mark the last full working day. Slack and Teams channels are muted, out-of-office messages are switched on, and thank-you emails are sent to key clients, partners, and colleagues. First, let’s spare a thought for the retail workers, the delivery drivers, the medical professionals, logistics, exporters,
Opening a world of opportunities for businesses with ambitions to export.
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