Realisation and gratitude. Still learning so much about myself and people even after 30 years in business
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) growing in prevalence within our global supply chains
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly driving the transformation of our global supply chains. AI-powered technologies like robotic process automation (RPA), machine learning (ML), and predictive analytics are helping companies automate and optimise their supply chain operations. They are helping supply chain operators to become more efficient and to drive down costs, while making supply chains …
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Formal protection is vital for famous British foods in export markets
Last month it was reported that some of our most famous Food exports have yet to receive formal protection in Japan, despite the UK-Japan free trade agreement being almost 3 years’ old and heralded by the UK Government at the time as a ‘historic, landmark deal’. The UK Protected Food Names Association reported that some …
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SMEs are integral to us achieving our global sustainable development goals
COP26 dominated our newsfeeds, radio waves and television screens in November 2021, and rightly so. We are on the verge of no going back; time for ideas and negotiation has passed, we need action. Perhaps influenced by this coverage, but also inspired by a spell in the most spectacular Scottish Highlands, I remember reflecting on …
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What is Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and how does it affect me as an exporter?
If you have your finger on the pulse regarding sustainability, you’ve likely heard of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) but may still be wondering how it affects you. Quite simply, EPR is an environmental policy that makes producers responsible for the entire life cycle of the products that they introduce onto the market, importantly, from their …
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR UK EXPORTERS: Emerging markets and the economic landscape in 2030
Anyone who has ever spoken to me about international trade, will know that I am a huge champion of fast growing, emerging markets, and with good reason – research by HSBC this year predicted that approx. 70% of future world growth will come from emerging economies. The Export Department works with micros and SMEs, and …
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Launching the Brexit Impact Assessment
Today the Export Department launches its Brexit Impact Assessment, a unique framework designed to help UK-based SMEs identify and reduce or mitigate the risks their businesses face as a result of the Brexit process. The UK government and its EU counterparts are almost half way through the two-year negotiation phase that will result in the UK’s …
Referendum hanging over us like a dark cloud
So, with the European Referendum hanging over the heads of small businesses across the UK like a big, black cloud, just what will unfold post 23rd June 2016 if we vote to “Leave” the EU? No-one seems to be able to tell us, and this uncertainty is what is keeping small business owners awake at …
Press Release: UK company supporting SMEs launches outsourced international trade service, the Export Department
SME Resource, a Swindon-based company offering advice and solutions to help UK start-ups and SMEs increase their revenues and profits, has launched its international trade support service, the Global Trade Department. The service is designed to allow small and medium sized companies to effectively outsource elements of, or in deed all their exporting activity, leaving …
Export growth beyond the US and Europe for UK SMEs
Whether you voted “remain” or “leave”, Brexit is a reality, and in many respects, it constitutes a valuable opportunity for UK SMEs. Less than 20% of UK-based SMEs currently export their goods and services, in fact the South West region is the 4th lowest region in the UK for exporting activity, followed only by Northern …
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