Basics

Globalisation in 2007
The 2007 ICAEW Enterprise Survey Report shows that nearly three quarters of UK businesses are now engaged in international activities. This article looks at the findings to see how medium businesses are handling globalisation.

UK wins record number of inward investments
According to figures published by UK Trade & Investment, the UK won a record 1,431 investment projects from overseas companies in 2006/7.

Opportunities in India for UK infrastructure companies
UK Trade & Investment reports on multi-billion pound opportunities for UK infrastructure companies as India invests in its own infrastructure.

Made in China to Designed in China
A new taskforce has been set up by UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) with the aim of helping British designers win business in China.

New trading hub in Dubai
This UKTI article reports on a new Government trading hub in Dubai set to boost British business success in the Middle East.

UK export market to suffer as profit margins squeezed
Medium-sized UK businesses are finding it difficult to increase their export trade.

Exporting and Importing
A selection of briefings on identifying export and import markets, and related finance.

EU Member States
Useful information for doing business in EU member states, particularly for medium enterprises considering a change in their existing operations.

Knowledge Guide to EU enlargement
An ICAEW Knowledge Guide providing business and tax implications of EU enlargement, as well as links to other useful sites that provide more enlargement information.