International business - Business Resource Centre

  • International business


    Trading internationally can bring new, and different, benefits to your business. Before deciding to trade internationally however, you will need to do your homework. We’ll guide you through the steps you’ll need to consider.

    What you need to know

    Importing. A well-thought-out plan is vital if you're going to import successfully. We look at the steps you need to take.

    Exporting. We take you through the stages of assessing whether your company’s products or services are suitable for export.

    Making international payments. How to make payments overseas efficiently and securely.

    INCOTERMS. INCOTERMS (International Commercial Terms) is an internationally recognised set of trading terms. It’s the language you’ll need when you’re trading abroad.

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