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New research suggests more support needed to help women-led businesses expand internationally
New businesses run by women are less likely to expand internationally than male-run companies, according to new research carried out by academics at Sheffield Hallam University.
The study, carried out by a team of researchers from the University’s Business School, examines companies under five years old in order to assess the most significant factors supporting or hindering internationalisation. Continue reading
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Tagged International Trade, Internationalisation, Sheffield Hallam University, Study, Women-led business
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International award for business courses at Sheffield Hallam
Several courses run by Sheffield Business School have retained the EPAS Accreditation Award from the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD). Continue reading
Doncaster Bakery serves up New Zealand Order
A Doncaster-based bakery has won a contract to export its handcrafted pork pies to New Zealand. Continue reading
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Tagged Doncaster, Export, Export for Growth, International Trade, New Zealand, Pies, Sheffield City Region, The Topping Pie Company
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Record exports support Global Britain drive
New export figures reveal the growing demand for our food and drink. Global sales of the UK’s food and drink have hit the £20 billion mark for the first time, Environment Secretary Andrea Leadsom will announce today. New figures reveal … Continue reading
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Tagged British Food, Drink, Export, Exporting is Great, Food, Interntaional Trade
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UK Parliament: Support for exports and investment inquiry
The Committee is holding an inquiry into support for exports and investment, following on from the Business, Innovation and Skills Committee’s 2016 inquiry into Exports and the role of UKTI. Continue reading
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Tagged Department for International Trade, DIT, International Trade Advisor, UKTI
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East Midlands Chamber: Dangerous Goods By Air – 3 Day Course
International law requires that all staff involved in the shipping, packing, documentation, handling, or carriage of Dangerous Goods by Air must complete a comprehensive training course approved by the appropriate national competent authority. I Continue reading
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Tagged Air freight, Dangerous Goods, East Midlands Chamber, Interntaional Trade
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Launch of New European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), part of the European Structural and Investment Funds programme (ESIF) provides funding to support economic growth in England. The programme focuses on strengthening the region’s businesses and increasing employment. Companies can access matched financial support to develop exports and generate job creation. Continue reading
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Tagged DIT, ERDF, Export Development, Export for Growth, Export Growth, Export Suport, Grant, Sheffield City Region
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Northern Powerhouse Export Taster Visits
DIT is delivering a series of international Trade Missions, Export Taster Visits and dedicated Trade Adviser support to help Northern Powerhouse companies maximise their export potential. Continue reading
International Trade Secretary – 2017 must be ‘Year of Exporting’
Liam Fox calls on businesses to seize export opportunities as DIT identifies 50 key countries for growing trade. The government is urging businesses to make 2017 the year of exporting as it encourages them to seek new markets and seize … Continue reading
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Tagged DIT, Export, International Trade, Liam Fox, Opportunities, UK Export Finance, UKEF
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EU Statistics in Focus: Volume of retail trade down by 0.4% in euro area
EU Statistics in Focus: Volume of retail trade down by 0.4% in euro area. November 2016 compared with October 2016 Volume of retail trade down by 0.4% in euro area Down by 0.1% in EU28 Continue reading
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Tagged drinks, EU, EU Statistics, EU28, Food, fuel, Retail Sector, Retail Trade, tobacco
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