Across the pond: 3 hurdles to consider when you make the leap to America
The US may have a good reputation for business, but that doesn’t mean there aren?t hurdles. Here, we explore three of the top challenges for SMEs with their eyes on the states.
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Ready, set, grow! Jumping hurdles and learning from mistakes
Real Business attended this year’s SuiteWorld event in Las Vegas an endeavor created by cloud company NetSuite which zoned in on the topic of growth.
Exploring new markets for international trade after Brexit
By Staff writer
Small businesses have come to a turning point in international trade. As negotiations progress around Britain’s departure from the EU, the future terms of the UK’s trade with Europe remain unclear.
Department for International Trade drives UK tech wares in US ahead of Christmas
With Christmas on the way, the government has embarked on a B2C marketing campaign with American online marketplace Newegg, which will promote British tech products to US consumers.
From London to Los Angeles: Why selling to the US just got easier
By Staff writer
Mark Bellamy, director at B2C Europe, discusses how selling to the US has been made simpler in large part due to the change of the de minimis customs value.
Let them eat chaos A global snapshot
Jeremy Cook, chief economist at World First, the currency and international payments firm, discusses emerging markets and his predictions for 2017 in the second of a two part series.
As the world reacts to the Donald Trump victory, how will SMEs be affected
By Edward Hardy
A Donald Trump victory was not on the cards, but UK SMEs must be prepared for what comes in the future and everyone is likely to be affected.
British bag business Knomo seals £3m investment and big US retail market deals
A large scale US retail market expansion is on the table for British bag business Knomo, which has secured deals with Macy’s and Saks, alongside a £3m investment.
How small businesses can make it big in the US
The majority (59 percent) of British retail decision-makers consider the US to be the most important retail e-commerce market, despite the fact that less than half (44 per cent) of UK retailers currently sell to the US.
Global business confidence holds steady, but there are challenges ahead
Global business confidence is at its highest in 12 months, with confidence amongst UK businesses holding up relative to the previous quarter.