A guide to trading internationally

How the guide can help

• Transport and payments - information and advice
• Marketing - key guidance to promote your business internationally
• Overseas customers - how to identify and engage your prospects
• Practical suggestions - including how to use the UK Trade and Investment database
• Market intelligence - access key sources of information

• 1. Business opportunities (PDF, 57KB)

  Promoting your products or services, using the internet and pinpointing where you should focus your resources.

• 2. Contacts (PDF, 67KB)

  Get advice and support from government bodies, trade associations and specialist organisations.

• 3. Government support (PDF, 42KB)

  Your guide to accessing help and guidance supplied by the UK government.

• 4. Contracts and Terms of Trade (PDF, 70KB)

  The processes and paperwork involved in international trade can seem daunting. This section gives a clear picture of what's required.

• 5. Cash management (PDF, 96KB)

  From raising finance to controlling cash flow and managing foreign exchange risk, this is an explanation of the tools and processes.

• 6. Payments for exports (PDF, 146KB)

  An in-depth look at international payment systems - weighing up the disadvantages and advantages for buyer and seller alike.

• 7. Procedure for checking documents under credit (PDF, 66KB)

  When your company supplies goods on credit, it is vital that documents are closely checked at every stage.

• 8. Shipping and transport (PDF, 65KB)

  When goods cross country borders, your business needs to arrange appropriate shipping, documentation and controls