What to consider when starting a business in Canada

Home  >   Blogs  >  Exploring new markets What to consider when starting a business in Canada If you’re looking to expand your business overseas, Canada offers bustling cities, captive small towns, low corporate tax rates and some of the world’s biggest marketplaces. Small and medium businesses account for almost half of all employment across Canada, and with […]

Is expanding your business to Japan a bright idea?

Home  >   Blogs  >  Exploring new markets Setting up a business in Japan? Here are 5 things to think about With its excellent transport links and populous cities, Japan offers a great choice of locations for businesses looking to expand. Japan has huge potential for UK businesses as it’s one of the biggest economies in the world […]

5 things to think about when setting up a business in Europe

Home  >   Blogs  >  Exploring new markets Setting up a business in Europe? Here are 5 things to think about Whether you see yourself in a sleek Swedish office, a trendy Berlin start-up or a bustling London store, there are plenty of business hotspots in Europe to choose from.Find out more by reading on.   Setting up a […]

How to sell online in Australia and New Zealand

Home  >   Blogs  >  Exploring new markets How to sell online in Australia and New Zealand Amazon isn’t the only dominant force in Australian and New Zealand online shopping. So, which marketplaces do regional consumers prefer, and how can international sellers break into the Australasian market? Australia and New Zealand both have established economies; interestingly, however, Amazon […]

How can I start trading with China?

Home  >   Blogs  >  Exploring new markets How can I start trading with China? From making payments to understanding currencies, we’ve outlined four key steps to help your business start trading with China. “I want to begin sourcing products from China, but I don’t know where to start. How do I make sure the supplier I decide upon […]

How SMEs can expand into new markets

Home  >   Blogs  >  Exploring new markets How SMEs can expand into new markets The benefits of expanding into new markets include increased revenue and overseas brand awareness. But what are the practical steps associated with going global, and is international expansion realistic for UK-based SMEs? There are many ways to expand your business overseas. Some companies […]

6 strategies for breaking into new markets

Home  >   Blogs  >  Exploring new markets 6 strategies for breaking into new markets International success is a major goal for many UK companies — but breaking into new markets can be challenging. Read on to learn effective strategies for breaking into a new market. Domestic success is encouraging; international success is downright riveting. If you’ve done […]

Business etiquette and trends in Japan

Home  >   Blogs  >  Exploring new markets Business trends and etiquette in Japan Japan is a big market with one language and clear business protocol to follow. Here, we take a look at how to respectfully make your mark. Even after the postponed 2020 Olympics and global economic issues caused by Covid-19, Japan remains the third biggest […]

Now’s the time to sell to Japan

Home  >   Blogs  >  Exploring new markets Selling on marketplaces in Japan: the time is now Japan is one of the biggest e-commerce markets in the world, and business-to-consumer sales are growing fast.  When it comes to global e-commerce markets, Japan is only behind China, the US and the UK for total sales value. Annual business-to-consumer online […]

Breaking into new markets: pandemic pivots in 2020 and 2021

Home  >   Blogs  >  Exploring new markets Breaking into new markets: pandemic pivots in 2020 and 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic caused global turmoil and led to business closures all over the world. Some companies did well in the midst of the crisis, however. Read about five pandemic pivots below. The coronavirus pandemic made 2020 and […]