International business expansion guidance and advice
Trade Horizons’ Market Entry Blog
Our market entry blog covers a range of topics relating to international business expansion. Articles tackle many different subjects, including the initial planning and preparation stages of growing your business, advances in technology you can take advantage of, through to sales & marketing, packaging and branding advice. Written by leading experts in their field, you’ll be sure to find something of interest and real-world practical advice if you are looking to grow your business around the world.
Latest Articles
UK Freeports – How might they benefit US businesses?
The UK government recently gave its backing to the creation of eight UK Freeports, designed to stimulate international trade and investment. Their introduction presents an opportunity for US businesses trading internationally. The potential benefits range from simplified customs procedures to substantial cost savings for international trading.
Two More Awards for Trade Horizons!
Trade Horizons has continued its winning ways after picking up a further two industry awards. The company has been named 'Best UK Market Entry Execution Specialist' at the 2021 Global Business Awards and also 'Trading Company of the Year' as part of the London & South East Prestige Awards.
Selling in the ‘New Normal’
Securing sales remains top of the agenda for businesses big and small, as countries across the world begin to relax lockdown restrictions and life returns to a new kind of normal. So, what do businesses need to consider, when thinking about their sales strategies and the best approach to take?
Sales and Marketing Activity During Lockdown
Many companies will be finding themselves with a diminished workforce, hibernated operations and a huge sense of uncertainty about what the future holds. Very few small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) will have put in place plans to help steer them through this period of crisis. So, what sales and marketing activity should be done now?
International Expansion – Can It Be Done Remotely?
At the start of any international expansion project it is usual to visit the targeted country or countries to get a better understanding of the market and kickstart the project. But what if you can't do that?
Trade Horizons named London Trading Company of the Year
The awards, which celebrate small and medium-sized enterprises, recognise those that provide a personal touch for their customers and thrive in highly competitive markets. Trade Horizons impressed judges with their personal manner, consistency of their reviews and overall attentiveness to clients. It is their second award in recent months, after being named Best UK Market Entry Execution Specialist by the Small Business Awards in February.