{"id":46614,"date":"2024-12-17T09:36:28","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T09:36:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/uk\/?p=46614"},"modified":"2024-12-18T05:51:47","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T05:51:47","slug":"strategies-for-business-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/uk\/blogs\/e-commerce-guides\/strategies-for-business-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Key strategies for business success in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"46614\" class=\"elementor elementor-46614\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6289023a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6289023a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75a3c800 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"75a3c800\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 15-07-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/uk\/\">Home<\/a>\u00a0 &gt;\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/uk\/blogs\/\">Blogs<\/a>\u00a0 &gt;\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/uk\/blogs\/e-commerce-guides\/\">E-commerce guides<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ec4feb9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4ec4feb9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1169570 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1169570\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 15-07-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Future-proof your business in 2025<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-238b68d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"238b68d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Learn how to tackle challenges and opportunities in 2025 with actionable advice and tips on international payments. Adapt your business to the year ahead.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ddededa e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2ddededa\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33222fff elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-featured-image elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"33222fff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-featured-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 15-07-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/15\/2024\/12\/scott-graham-5fNmWej4tAA-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-46615\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/15\/2024\/12\/scott-graham-5fNmWej4tAA-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/15\/2024\/12\/scott-graham-5fNmWej4tAA-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/15\/2024\/12\/scott-graham-5fNmWej4tAA-unsplash-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/15\/2024\/12\/scott-graham-5fNmWej4tAA-unsplash-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/15\/2024\/12\/scott-graham-5fNmWej4tAA-unsplash-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/15\/2024\/12\/scott-graham-5fNmWej4tAA-unsplash-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5af958e8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5af958e8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1413b98a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1413b98a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If 2024 was anything to go by, changes affecting the business environment will keep coming hard and fast in 2025. According to Accenture&#8217;s 2024 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accenture.com\/us-en\/about\/company\/pulse-of-change\">index indicator<\/a>, the rate of change has been increasing over the past six years when looking at factors such as technology, talent, geopolitics and climate, and spiked in 2023 when generative AI was introduced.<\/p><p>For SMEs starting to plan for next year and beyond, it may seem increasingly difficult to keep abreast of new developments and business technology trends. From the Accenture report, over half of surveyed business leaders said they weren&#8217;t fully prepared for potential changes.<\/p><p>However, there are actionable strategies that business owners can rely on to ensure long-term success, such as prioritising adaptability or reassessing business objectives and operations to stay aligned with market demands. Here&#8217;s what to do to stay ahead.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49b65f07 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"49b65f07\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Remain flexible<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5aae56a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5aae56a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Winston Churchill once said, &#8216;I never worry about action, but only about inaction&#8217; and the same goes for business. In a landscape that&#8217;s shifting rapidly, the ability to adapt and make decisions quickly is often the difference between businesses that survive and those that thrive.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wrimes.co.uk\/\">Wrimes Cosmetics<\/a>, a face paint brand and WorldFirst customer, had to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/world-first_whoisworldfirst-worldfirst-businessgrowth-activity-7221894120795979776-XR3Y\/\">pivot during the pandemic<\/a>, developing a range of pet care products that&#8217;s now globally recognised. And many companies, from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessleader.co.uk\/the-top-business-pivots\/\">Play-Doh to Netflix<\/a> have seized opportunities or responded to market trends to become the brands we know today.<\/p><p>Flexibility starts with mindset. Businesses that foster a culture of adaptability \u2013 where teams feel empowered to experiment and embrace change \u2013 tend to respond more effectively to challenges. For example, being open to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessnewsdaily.com\/9402-artificial-intelligence-business-trends.html\">rethinking how you use technology<\/a> or restructuring team to focus on emerging priorities can help you achieve your business goals, whether that&#8217;s launching a new product, automating tasks or reaching a new audience.<\/p><p>It also means staying informed. Keep an eye on trends in your industry, listen to customer feedback and maintain regular communication with suppliers and partners. This will help you anticipate changes and adapt, rather than react.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91f9dfd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"91f9dfd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Review partnerships and operations<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a89eea7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a89eea7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As the new year approaches, it&#8217;s a good time to examine the partnerships and operational processes that drive your business. Relationships and workflows that may have been effective in the past might no longer align with your current goals or the changing market environment.<\/p><p>For example, as a growing business, manual processes that were feasible in the past may now be subject to errors and delays with an increased volume. While there\u2019s an initial investment to upgrade to an automated system, ultimately, this would free up time and staff to focus on more strategic tasks.<\/p><p>Or consider whether your suppliers have responsible business practices that align with your values. If your customers are questioning your environmental sustainability but your long-time supplier is slow to adopt more eco-friendly processes, continuing the partnership could harm your reputation and alienate your customers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f3523fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5f3523fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Assess your key partnerships<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67b360bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"67b360bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Your partnerships \u2013 with suppliers, service providers, and even customers \u2013 play a vital role in your business&#8217;s success. Questions to consider include:<\/p><ul><li>Does your supply chain management ensure reliable delivery times, quality, and cost-effectiveness?<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Do your suppliers or service providers align with your values, such as sustainability or ethical sourcing?<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Are you receiving fair value for money from service providers, or are there better alternatives available?<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Are there any contracts or agreements that could be renegotiated for better terms?<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Are there customers or partnerships that are no longer profitable or align with your target market?<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cf81c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1cf81c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Evaluate your internal operations<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ff4090 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3ff4090\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Operational efficiency is key to maintaining productivity and scaling your business, with a report showing that some businesses are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ciodive.com\/news\/inefficient-processes-cost-money\/633460\/\">losing up to US$1.3 million<\/a> per year due to inefficient processes.<\/p><p>Here are some questions to ask:<\/p><ul><li>Are there repetitive tasks that could be automated to save time and reduce human error?<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Do your current tools and systems meet your team\u2019s needs, or are they outdated?<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Are communication and collaboration between teams effective, or do silos exist?<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Are you consistently hitting deadlines and providing an excellent customer experience, or are delays common?<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>What operational processes are causing unnecessary stress, delays or errors?<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e14d6f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6e14d6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Work with a business mentor<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7866cbf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7866cbf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you&#8217;ve found yourself uncertain about how to drive your business forward, a mentor can provide fresh perspectives, actionable strategies and the confidence to tackle your biggest challenges. Unlike a business coach who may focus on more specific, short-term goals, a business mentor offers long-term guidance and valuable insights, as they&#8217;ve experienced the ups and downs of business themselves.<\/p><p>A business mentor acts as an advisor in this beneficial relationship, providing anything from strategic planning, networking, accountability and personal development. Since the nature of the relationship can be quite broad, you&#8217;ll need to be clear on what you want to get out of a mentorship. A mentor who&#8217;s been in your industry for decades will be able to share practical advice specific to your sector, including spotting new opportunities, while a mentor with a broader business background might focus on transferable skills like leadership or financial planning.<\/p><p>It doesn&#8217;t need to be a one-way mentorship either; reciprocal mentorships are more informal and based on mutual benefits such as knowledge sharing or networking opportunities.<\/p><p>To find a mentor, look within your existing network or use the UK Government&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mentorsme.co.uk\/\">Mentorsme website<\/a>, which has a database of mentoring organisations in your area. Alternatively, local chambers of commerce, business accelerators and industry-specific associations are valuable resources for connecting with potential mentors.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aebe96d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"aebe96d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Invest in sustainability and ESG<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b6e863 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5b6e863\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In business, sustainability and environmental governance are no longer buzzwords \u2013 they&#8217;re now baked into the law. The EU&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/finance.ec.europa.eu\/capital-markets-union-and-financial-markets\/company-reporting-and-auditing\/company-reporting\/corporate-sustainability-reporting_en\">Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive<\/a> (CSRD) came into force in 2023, requiring large enterprises and listed companies to share detailed information on their sustainability impacts, in order to improve transparency and accountability. It also applies to non-EU companies that do business in the EU, and who meet the criteria for reporting.<\/p><p>Beyond legal requirements, though, research shows that sustainable practices and environmental awareness is good for business. One survey showed that half of consumers are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibm.com\/thought-leadership\/institute-business-value\/report\/2022-sustainability-consumer-research\">willing to pay a premium<\/a> for products branded as sustainable, while another found that over a third of B2B customers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bain.com\/insights\/topics\/ceo-sustainability-guide\/?gad_source=1\">would change suppliers<\/a> if their sustainability needs weren&#8217;t met. And in the UK, 52% of consumers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/1312265\/brand-sustainability-check-frequency\/\">check a brand&#8217;s sustainability practices<\/a> &#8216;somewhat often&#8217; or &#8216;very often&#8217;.<\/p><p>This sentiment is reflected in the opinion of C-level executives, who see customer loyalty and customer engagement as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/1323565\/gain-from-sustainability-efforts-companies-globally\/\">benefits of incorporating sustainability efforts<\/a>.<\/p><p>It pays to look at your environmental impact in the broader framework of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), since environmental impact, social responsibility and governance practices are often interrelated. These three pillars contribute to a company&#8217;s overall resilience and profitability, with studies consistently showing that a company&#8217;s level of social responsibility is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S266601642300018X\">related to employee satisfaction<\/a> and retention. While environmental initiatives can overshadow other aspects of ESG, considerations of human rights, diversity and transparency are equally important.<\/p><p>If you&#8217;re looking to integrate Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) into your key strategy, start by understanding where you currently stand.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-229317f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"229317f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Environmental<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72677f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"72677f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Audit your impact by measuring your carbon footprint, energy usage and waste output<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Set goals to reduce emissions or switch to renewable sources<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Work with suppliers who meet sustainability standards<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-355a6f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"355a6f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Social<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-885599a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"885599a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Support employees with wellbeing strategies and professional training<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Improve employee engagement with flexible policies and initiatives<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Foster inclusivity by reviewing hiring policies and build a diverse workforce<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Ensure your partners comply with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/ukpga\/2015\/30\/contents\">Modern Slavery Act<\/a> and you have full supply chain visibility<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Contribute to community initiatives or support local causes<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0471fff elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0471fff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Governance<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5803be5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5803be5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Involve your leadership team in ESG strategies and accountability<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Be transparent and share regular updates on your progress<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Include ESG goals in business decision-making and business growth strategies<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ccad5a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8ccad5a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Explore new markets<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4032c08 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4032c08\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/business\/2024\/nov\/09\/tariff-man-trump-puts-britain-in-firing-line-of-new-global-trade-war\">Recent political developments<\/a> have highlighted the importance of spreading your risk across multiple regions, rather than relying too heavily on a single market. Trade policies, tariffs or economic priorities can shift overnight, leaving businesses vulnerable.<\/p><p>Expanding into new markets and building meaningful relationships with local suppliers, partners and customers will ensure your business is resilient against any sudden changes.<\/p><p>Asia&#8217;s prominence in the global economy makes it a region to watch. The five <a href=\"https:\/\/www.euromonitor.com\/article\/top-five-fastest-growing-economies-in-2024\">fastest growing economies in 2024<\/a> are all in Asia, and Asian countries \u2013 particularly India, China and Indonesia \u2013 have an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weforum.org\/stories\/2021\/10\/growth-consumers-asia-indonesia-bangladesh-pakistan-philippines\/\">emerging consumer class<\/a> that could provide sustainable growth and steady revenue for years to come.<\/p><p>Meanwhile, in Southeast Asia, Singapore and Malaysia are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.business.hsbc.com\/en-gb\/insights\/growing-my-business\/a-3d-view-of-southeast-asia\">leading the way in <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.business.hsbc.com\/en-gb\/insights\/growing-my-business\/a-3d-view-of-southeast-asia\">digital transformation<\/a>. Expanding your footprint in this region is a strategic way to future-proof your business, but growth potential isn&#8217;t just about a booming middle class.<\/p><p>Here are some things to consider:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Ease of business:<\/strong> Are regulations and processes business-friendly?<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>Trade tariffs:<\/strong> Will import\/export costs affect profitability?<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>Market demand:<\/strong> Is there strong demand for your product or service?<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>Digital readiness:<\/strong> Is e-commerce and the digital infrastructure growing or well developed? What&#8217;s the internet penetration rate?<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>Economic stability:<\/strong> Are inflation and currency risks manageable?<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>Payments and banking:<\/strong> Can you easily make and receive payments in the local currency? Setting up a multi-currency account like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/uk\/product\/?_gl=1*88qksk*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTA2NDQyMzIyOS4xNzMyODEyMzcy*_ga_RY038MK91J*MTczMjgxMjM3MS4xLjAuMTczMjgxMjM3MS4wLjAuMA..\">World Account<\/a> can help simplify international transactions and improve cash flow<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>Competition:<\/strong> Who are the key players, and is there room for your business?<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>Cultural fit:<\/strong> Does your brand resonate with local values? Will language pose a challenge?<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb705ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cb705ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Financial planning<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b911e8f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b911e8f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If your business pays or gets paid in foreign currencies, you&#8217;ll understand the toll that <a href=\"https:\/\/commonslibrary.parliament.uk\/research-briefings\/sn02811\/\">fluctuating exchange rates<\/a> can take on your bottom line. Exchange rates rise and drop for many reasons, including inflation, political instability, speculation and recession \u2013 factors that can be difficult to predict. However, using tools like a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/uk\/forward-contracts\/\">forward contract<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/terms\/n\/natural-hedge.asp\">natural hedging<\/a> can reduce these risks.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c58fa9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1c58fa9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Manage exchange rate risks with forward contracts<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9879b5c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9879b5c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>One way to safeguard your budget is by using forward contracts. A forward contract from WorldFirst allows you to lock in an exchange rate for up to 24 months, giving you certainty over costs; this means that even if exchange rates change, the amount you&#8217;ll pay won&#8217;t. Whether you&#8217;re paying suppliers overseas or bringing funds back to the UK, forward contracts ensure that rate fluctuations won&#8217;t derail your financial plans.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86c7bfa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"86c7bfa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Reduce costs with a multi-currency account<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91041d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"91041d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Multi-currency accounts like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/uk\/\">World Account<\/a> can also help you manage exchange rate risks. By receiving payments in foreign currencies such as USD or RMB and paying suppliers in the same currency, you can avoid unnecessary currency conversions and their associated fees. This kind of natural hedging acts as a simple way to protect your business from exchange rate swings while keeping costs down.<\/p><p>The World Account allows you to open accounts in over 20 currencies and hold balances in those accounts without any fees. 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