Sell to the UK – Overview Sell to the UK – The United Kingdom departed the European Union on 31st January 2020. It subsequently concluded the EU-Uk Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA). As part of the divorce settlement between the UK and the European Union, Northern Ireland will remain aligned to EU customs and trade […]

Everyday Human biases affect business and economic decisions. In developed economies, people are now regarded as being highly educated, globally connected and socially free, yet they still managed to create a historic economic crisis which dramatically affected all of our lives over the last ten years. There is a school of thought that this crisis […]

How to Avoid Exporting Problems to China during its 2020 New Year Holidays How to Avoid Exporting Problems to China 2020 New Year Holidays – China will celebrate its New Year holidays on 25th January 2020, which will be the year of the Rat. Chinese New Year holidays involve the most significant movement of people […]

Trading with Vietnam – Selling to and Buying from Vietnam This article was updated in May 2026 to reflect current sourcing trends, international trade agreements, tariff developments, and Vietnam’s growing role in global trade. Vietnam has become one of the most important trading economies in Asia. Over the past decade, the country has developed into […]

International Export Strategies – Barriers to international trade, investment and migration are now lower than they have ever been. The internet, improved communications and low transport costs move goods, services and people easier far than it has ever been. The rise of the BRIC’s (Brazil, Russia, India & China) and the MINT’s (Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria […]

Exporting to Germany – Overview Exporting to Germany – Germany is the biggest economy in the European Union and is regarded as an industrial powerhouse which drives the European Union. So, last year, Germany became the 3rd largest economy in the world, according to the IMF. It has a stable government, a strong rule of […]

Brexit Consequences – Can the UK really disconnect from Europe? Brexit Consequences for the UK – When EU President Donald Tusk said in a February 2019 speech, “a special place in hell waits for those who promoted Brexit without a sketch of a plan on how to carry it through”, he was portraying the EU’s […]

The importance of Understanding Business Culture Business Culture – One of the essential things in business is culture; legendary management consultant Peter Ducker once commented that “Culture eats strategy for breakfast”. For organizations of all sizes, understanding and addressing cultural issues have become increasingly important in today’s business environment due to the following reasons: 1. […]

Trading with the USA in 2026 – | Updated 17 September 2026 The United States remains one of the world’s most valuable markets. It is also a harder market for foreign suppliers to price and enter than it was a few years ago. Tariffs now serve as a central instrument of US industrial, trade and […]

Trading with Egypt  – As of 2025, Egypt continues to progress from its past economic challenges, showcasing potential as a high-growth market attributed to its significant population and reliance on imports. Egypt’s strategic geographic location not only serves its diversified economy but also positions it as a pivotal hub for commercial activities across the Middle […]