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Coffee, Cocoa, and Compliance: What Your Morning Brew Teaches About Trade Ethics
Every morning, millions of people across the globe start their day with a warm cup of coffee or a piece of chocolate to accompany their...

Chris Rimell
May 96 min read
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Exporting to Countries With No Address System—Is It Even Possible?
In the world of global trade, we often take certain basics for granted: roads, warehouses, functioning customs systems—and perhaps most...

Kristen Obuya
May 66 min read
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Friendshoring: Is This the End of Globalization as We Know It?
For decades, globalization has been the prevailing force shaping international trade—fueled by free trade agreements, technological...

Chris Rimell
Apr 176 min read
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Lessons from the Diaspora: Building a Cross-Continental Business as a Kenyan in the UK
Introduction As a Kenyan entrepreneur living in the UK, I’ve experienced firsthand the unique challenges and exciting opportunities that...

Kristen Obuya
Apr 24 min read
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Why Boredom Is an Exporter’s Worst Enemy (and How to Beat It)
In the fast-paced world of international trade, where challenges range from currency volatility to customs bureaucracy, boredom might...

Adele Robinson
Mar 216 min read
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Goods & Services
In 2024, the United Kingdom’s total exports of goods and services amounted to £838 billion, with imports totaling £866 billion...

Chris Rimell
Mar 43 min read
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The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA): What It Means for Kenya’s Trade and Business Future
Africa is undergoing a trade revolution, and Kenya is right at the heart of it. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) promises...

Kristen Obuya
Feb 135 min read
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Cultural Intelligence in International Business
The Importance of Cultural Intelligence in International Business: Why Knowing Your Chopsticks from Your Fork Matters In today’s...

Chris Rimell
Feb 135 min read
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Volvo in North Korea - A salutary lesson in political risk
Understanding Political Risk and How Exporters Can Mitigate It
Giles Dunbar-Brunton
Feb 76 min read
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The Economic Importance of the Panama Canal: A Critical Trade Chokepoint in Focus
Since Donald Trump’s election, U.S. political rhetoric has often turned to the Panama Canal as a symbol of strategic importance in global...
Juan Burjachs Serrano
Jan 246 min read
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Doing Business In Kenya
Kenya, often referred to as the “Gateway to East Africa,” boasts one of the most vibrant and diverse economies on the African continent....

Kristen Obuya
Jan 246 min read
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Frequent Flyer Overhaul: How British Airways is Redefining Loyalty in the Skies
How British Airways is shaking up Frequent Flyers.

Chris Rimell
Jan 133 min read
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Exchange Rate Volatility
Currency fluctuations have always been a critical factor in international trade, influencing the competitiveness of exports,...
Giles Dunbar-Brunton
Jan 105 min read
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Tariffs to Tech: We forecast what's shaking up Global Trade in 2025
2025 - Forecasts, guesses & punts on the year ahead. Check back in twelve months to see how accurate it was.

Chris Rimell
Jan 15 min read
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Mind Your Language
In today’s interconnected world, the ability to effectively communicate in the language of your export customers is not just an...
Juan Burjachs Serrano
Dec 31, 20245 min read
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Why Exporters Should Pivot from the EU to Southeast Asia and Latin America in 2025
As a UK manufacturer, navigating the post-Brexit trade environment has necessitated a hard look at where the most lucrative opportunities...

Chris Rimell
Dec 27, 20246 min read
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2025 Growth & Opportunity in Emerging Economies
As the global economy evolves, the opportunities for UK businesses to expand into international markets have never been more promising....

Chris Rimell
Dec 23, 20245 min read
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Free Markets, New Beginnings: President Milei's Economic Revolution Explained
Argentina, under the leadership of President Javier Milei, has embarked on a transformative economic journey aimed at revitalizing its...
Juan Burjachs Serrano
Dec 23, 20243 min read
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The Language of Trade: How British English Slang Influences Marketing Abroad
When it comes to exporting goods from the UK, many businesses overlook a surprisingly potent weapon in their arsenal: the wonderful world...

Chris Rimell
Dec 13, 20244 min read
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Why's It Taking So Long for EU & Mercosur to Reach Agreement?
The potential trade agreement between the European Union (EU) and Mercosur—a South American trade bloc consisting of Argentina, Brazil,...
Juan Burjachs Serrano
Dec 6, 20246 min read
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