Preparing to Export

Get your business ready for international trade with practical guidance on market research and regulatory requirements. Our articles cover product adaptation, pricing strategies, and initial compliance checks.

Finance and International Trade: An Overview

Handle currency, fraud and payment risks when selling internationally by setting up strong credit controls and cashflow management.

How to Use an International Trade Adviser

A trade adviser helps you navigate country regulations, find business partners, and avoid costly mistakes when entering international markets.

Locating Overseas Markets to Sell to

Find overseas markets for your business by using market research, competitor analysis, and field research to spot opportunities abroad.

Logistics and International Trade

Getting your goods to customers on time and in good condition requires choosing the right transport method and building a solid logistics system.

Preparing Your Business for International Trade

Get your business ready to sell internationally by planning for market research, finances, and logistics before you start.

Researching a New Overseas Market

Good market research before moving your business overseas tells you who'll buy, what they want, and whether you'll actually make money.

Risk Management and Overseas Trading

Protect your business when selling overseas by managing payment risks, transport damage, and marketing challenges effectively.

Trading with Europe: A Beginners Guide

Learn the basics of selling to EU countries, including how trade agreements and customs rules work for UK businesses.

Trading with the USA: A Beginners Guide

Selling to the USA takes planning, time and money, but e-commerce lets you test the market cheaply before committing more resources.

Using the Passport to Export Programme

Get practical support and market insight for exporting your business through the government's Passport to Export programme.