Import And Export

China trade adviser named for SW

Local businesses interested in overseas trade with China stand to benefit from the appointment of a dedicated south west business adviser, thanks to a partnership between UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) and the China-Britain Business Council (CBBC).

Written on February 11, 2010 | Posted in All Latest News, Appointments, Import and Export, Press Releases | Comments Off

Don’t fall foul of bizarre US laws

Did you know it is illegal for businesses to have their Christmas decorations up after January 14?

Written on January 21, 2010 | Posted in All Latest News, Import and Export, Odd / Funny, Press Releases | Comments Off

Hayle company opens US office

A Hayle-based photography company is exporting its concept to the USA.

Written on January 19, 2010 | Posted in All Latest News, Creative Industries, Expansion, Hayle, Import and Export, Press Releases | Comments Off

Bright future for Crabbers

A little more than a year after a famous Cornish marine brand appeared to be sunk, Cornish Crabbers has just enjoyed its best year ever.

Written on December 15, 2009 | Posted in All Latest News, Convergence, Finance and Investment, Import and Export, Manufacturing, Marine Industries, Press Releases, Wadebridge | 1 comment

Warrens has global pudding appeal

Warrens Bakery has its sights firmly set on the export market, sending its Christmas puddings as far afield as Japan, America and Australia.

Written on December 8, 2009 | Posted in All Latest News, Food and Drink, Import and Export, Penzance, Press Releases | Comments Off

Free Export Your Success event

Business Link’s Convergence service has teamed up with HSBC and UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) to provide Cornish businesses with a valuable insight into the opportunities and commercial advantages of developing trade in overseas markets.

Written on October 30, 2009 | Posted in Advice, All Latest News, Events and Networking, Import and Export, Networking and Business Support, Press Releases, Previews, Wadebridge | Comments Off

Scilly flowers on German TV

Churchtown Farm, home of Scilly postal flower delivery business Scent from the Islands, is to be featured in a 50 minute documentary on German/French TV channel ARTE.

Written on September 14, 2009 | Posted in All Latest News, Farming and Agriculture, Import and Export, Isles of Scilly, Press Releases, Retail | Comments Off

Lord Davies urges India rethink

Trade, Investment and Business Minister Lord Davies of Abersoch is urging south west firms to take a fresh look at India, a market with a middle class that is 300 million strong and that produces half a million technology graduates every year.

Written on September 11, 2009 | Posted in All Latest News, Economy, Import and Export, Press Releases | Comments Off

Euro firms seek Cornish partners

Fast-moving Cornish companies will have the chance to find business partners from Galway to Gijon, through a new European business network.

Written on September 8, 2009 | Posted in All Latest News, Economy, Expansion, Import and Export, Press Releases, Public Sector | Comments Off

Briefing focuses on international trade

Cornwall chartered accountants and business advisers Winter Rule will be holding the latest in their series of professional briefings later this month, aimed at helping local businesses become more competitive.

Written on September 2, 2009 | Posted in All Latest News, Import and Export, Networking, Networking and Business Support, Newquay, Press Releases, Seminars, Training, Truro | Comments Off