Business cultures from around the world
Whether your startup already operates overseas or you’re thinking about expanding internationally, understanding cultural differences in business will set you up for global success…
Growing Overseas
Launching your business in overseas markets has never been easier or more appealing. There’s a world of opportunities out there for ambitious businesses to take advantage of global potential and, thanks to new financial technology products and a wealth of support, growing overseas is becoming increasingly accessible, no matter what growth-stage your business is at.
But no business is the same, and no market is the same; global expansion requires shrewd planning and a comprehensive understanding of the territories you plan on entering.
Growing Business has advice on where and how to grow a company through overseas trading, whether opening offices in overseas markets or simply doing business internationally . Here you will find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about international growth alongside our case studies of some particularly exciting foreign opportunities, to help you tackle common challenges and achieve global success.
Why trading internationally isn’t just for big businesses
Think your e-commerce business is too small to trade overseas? We share the services and solutions helping your start-up to unlock its global potential……
4 essential lessons for start-ups raising Series A for international growth
Global ambition requires serious funding - are you ready to raise? Two high-growth start-ups reveal what they've learnt from successful funding rounds…
How to successfully expand your small business to the US
You have customers, revenue coming in, and things are going well. What happens next? Expansion, as Lobster founder Olga Egorsheva explains…
How my start-up cracked the international market
Appointedd founder Leah Hutcheon shares the story of how saying 'yes' to a client's difficult request propelled her business to global expansion...…
Your brand’s flying off foreign shelves? Start worrying…
Judy Naaké famously turned St Tropez into a household name in Britain. But expanding the self-tan brand to Europe nearly ruined her business……
Google’s 10 top tips to grow your business internationally
Peter Fitzgerald, Google UK country sales director, looks at how online businesses can maximise global e-commerce opportunities…
Business tonic: How challenger brand Fever-Tree took on Schweppes
Charles Rolls, founder of premium mixer brand Fever-Tree reveals how a chance encounter turned his and Tim Warrillow’s business vision into reality…
10 things we learnt from growing Joseph Joseph’s export sales
Richard Joseph, co-founder of designer kitchenware brand Joseph Joseph, reveals the mishaps and experiences that shaped international success…
10 mistakes to avoid when doing business in India – and how to get it right!
If prime minister David Cameron’s trade mission to India opens the floodgates to British businesses, will you be ready?…
How do UK entrepreneurs gain visas to relocate to the US?
A look at how British entrepreneurs with US ambitions can gain all-important visas to relocate there…
How do I protect my business from exchange rate movements?
Planning, managing and reviewing a foreign exchange strategy to counter risk and boost bottom line profit…
Export story: Fever Tree
Co-founder Tim Warrillow explains how the international market got a taste for Fever Tree's soft drinks…
Export story: Penderyn Distillery
How exporting is boosting sales for Wales's only whisky distillery…
What licenses and documents do you need for exporting goods?
All the forms you need to know about…
Overcoming language and cultural barriers in overseas trade
The nuances of international business explained…
Advertising your business overseas
Creating the right brand image is crucial to international business success. Here are some tips to help you...…
Selecting an intermediary for overseas trading
How to ensure you find the right agent or distributor…
Doing business in Tokyo
The capital of Japan can act as a convenient stepping stone for entrepreneurs looking to the Far East and provides plenty of opportunity in its own right.…
Export story: The Italian Beverage Company
Exports make for a tastier proposition…