Broadening your business horizons
If your next move is into the international marketplace, that’s not always as simple as it sounds. Missing out on opportunities because they’re outside your domestic market isn’t good for business, so we're here to help you run your business without borders.
Expansion is a natural next step for many businesses. According to our survey1 of 300 mid-sized companies who had an average of 40% of their annual turnover from overseas customers. Europe is their biggest market, with 95% trading, followed by North America (49%) and Asia (45%).
Our survey showed that in the future, Asia is likely to considered to be a more important market than North America. This may seem surprising given the US has traditionally been the UK’s biggest single-country trading partner, but many of the companies we surveyed are making decisions based on reaching new customers, following a more opportunistic than strategic approach to overseas markets.
Wherever your next big step takes you, we can help you recognise the opportunities and strategies you need to get there.
Read our insights, reports and case studies from our experts:
Shenzhen: China’s buzzing high-tech hub
Shenzhen is home to leading technology businesses and trading companies, within the city’s young and dynamic workforce.
Gateway cities to growth
Profiled cities cover everything from local business support and infrastructure to cultural differences and key growth opportunities.
Impact of geopolitics on international trade
How are internationally trading UK mid-market businesses leaders responding to the global political climate?
An insider's guide to operating in India
India is expected to have the second largest economy by 2050, our guide supports your business in this growing market.
International operations are key to growth for Top Track 250
How are mid-market businesses navigating these turbulent times for trade and what can you.
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Business without borders
Our resources, connections and expertise are just a phone call away, wherever you are in the world.
Finding the right international contacts
Introducing you to the people with the experience you need to succeed.
Getting more out of your existing international operations
How to stay in touch with, and make the most of changing markets.
Footnotes
- Survey was undertaken before the COVID-19 pandemic hit.