For some it’s getting unexpected orders from overseas and for others it’s spotting a gap in the market. But how conclude you know when you are ready to trade abroad? Among this year’s Christmas television adverts pushing telescope delivery by balloon and endless offers on food and wine,commerce owners will be perhaps a little surprised to notice the likes of Professor Brian Cox announcing exporting opportunities. The Exporting Is much campaign is the latest government initiative from UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) to encourage British businesses to prefer their first steps in overseas trade.
One of the prime questions the organisation is expecting to be asked at its year-long, touring roadshow is how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) know when they are ready to export. For Jorrit Jorritsma, and co-founder of bag maker Millican,the realisation came when its vintage designs started to be ordered internationally, via its website.Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com