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UK exporters must switch to CDS by June
  • Article
  • 04 Mar 2024
The deadline to transition from using CHIEF to CDS for export declarations has been extended to 4 June 2024. Businesses are advised to switch early to avoid potential disruption.
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Economic update: recession risk remains amid anaemic business confidence
  • Article
  • 05 Feb 2024
The UK economy is struggling for momentum amid high interest rates, declining consumer activity and subdued business confidence. ICAEW’s Economies Director Suren Thiru discusses the implications.
Retail and construction subdued amid weakened demand
  • Article
  • 29 Jan 2024
Marginal lift in business confidence countered by effects of high interest rates and cost-of-living crisis, finds ICAEW’s gauge of sentiment for Q4 2023.
Greater fast-track funding for small UK exporters
  • Article
  • 03 Jan 2024
The government’s export credit agency is doubling its previous limit for trade finance to £10m to boost exporting.
HMRC announces phased approach to CDS export migration
  • Article
  • 30 Aug 2023
Most businesses will now have until 30 March 2024 to migrate from the customs handling of import and export freight (CHIEF) system.
ICAEW joins newly formed E-Commerce Trade Commission
  • Article
  • 19 Jun 2023
The E-Commerce Trade Commission will support small businesses to start or grow their export business.
SEC Commissioner to speak at Chartered Accountants Hall
  • Article
  • 04 May 2023
ICAEW will play host as the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s Mark Uyeda makes his only UK speech, on building trust and transparency in international markets.
Transitioning to the Customs Declaration Service before 30 November 2023
  • Article
  • 01 Feb 2023
HMRC is writing to businesses that complete export declarations to make them aware of key dates for transitioning export declarations to the Customs Declaration Service.
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Reports

Exclusive Special Report 61: The UK economy
  • Report
  • 2018
  • PDF (1,617kb)
This report explores many of the hot topics now facing the UK and global economy.
Special report - Export for growth
  • Report
  • 2017
This report provides a practical guide to global exporting and includes interviews with SME exporters.
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Webinars and podcasts

Exclusive How to access finance to drive expansion overseas
  • Webinar
  • 06 Jun 2023
On-demand webinar providing a practical walk through of exporting finance options available to SME businesses. Our expert speakers will guide you through a case study of a tricky financing situation which was resolved with the backing of UK Export Finance. They will also take you through the products and services that SMEs will require.
Exclusive Demystifying export support and funding available from the Department for International Trade
  • Webinar
  • 13 Apr 2022
Tune into this recorded webinar to gain a better understanding of the support on offer from the Department of International Trade (DIT) for UK exporters. Aimed at small and medium sized companies, this webinar aims to demystify what the UK’s Export Strategy means for business and the practical support on offer.
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Export country guides

Guides to doing business by country or territory

Thinking about exporting your products and services abroad? Do you need to advise your clients on international trade? Use the ICAEW Library & Information Service's country profiles to start off your research on international markets. We provide information on over 160 countries and territories.
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eBooks

The ICAEW Library & Information Service provides full text access to a selection of key business and reference eBooks from leading publishers. eBooks are available to logged-in ICAEW members, ACA students and other entitled users. If you are unable to access an eBook, please see our Help and support advice or contact library@icaew.com.

Exclusive Doing business in India: the PESTEL framework
  • eBook
  • 2022
  • Anurag K. Agarwal
  • Springer
Examines India's position in global business. Highlights case studies of foreign businesses which have achieved success in India despite the tough market.
Exclusive Doing business in China (4th edition)
  • eBook
  • 2017
  • Chao Xi, Morgen Witzel, Tim Ambler
  • Routledge
This title offers business-people a theoretical framework for the understanding of business practices, markets, negotiations, organizations, networks and the Chinese business context.
Exclusive Trading places?: VAT and Customs treatment of imports, exports and 'Intra-EU' transactions, and cross-border supplies of services in the Digital Age.
  • eBook
  • 2016
  • Andrew Rimmer
  • Spiramus Press
This book introduces the main concepts and trade facilitation reliefs that businesses must understand if they are to trade internationally with the least intervention and disruption from the Tax Authorities
Exclusive Winning with partners: a practical guide to international expansion for SMEs
  • eBook
  • 2013
  • David Sellings, Viveka Odlen Persson
  • Me4U
Aimed at managers of small-to-medium size companies (SMEs) interested in establishing a partner-based export business.
Exclusive Emerging trends, threats and opportunities in international marketing: what executives need to know
  • eBook
  • 2010
  • Michael R. Czinkota, Masaaki Kotabe, Ilkka A. Ronkainen
  • Business Expert Press
A book on the recent changes in international marketing and their implications for business leaders.
Exclusive Export marketing strategy: tactics and skills that work
  • eBook
  • 2009
  • Shaoming Zou, Daekwan Kim, S. Tamer Cavusgil
  • Business Expert Press
A step-by-step guide to exporting into new markets.
Exclusive Conducting marketing research for international business
  • eBook
  • 2009
  • S. Tamer Cavusgil, Gary Knight, John Riesenberger, Attila Yaprak
  • Business Expert Press
A practical guide to expanding into foreign markets, written from a US perspective.
Exclusive Growing business handbook: inspiration and advice from successful entrepreneurs and fast growing UK companies, The
  • eBook
  • 2009
  • Adam Jolly
  • Kogan Page
A guide to maximising growth and controlling risk.
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Business press

The ICAEW Library & Information Service provides access to leading business, finance and management journals. These journals are available to logged-in ICAEW members, ACA students and other entitled users subject to suppliers' terms of use.
Exclusive Here's some welcome good news
  • Article
  • 01 Apr 2023
  • Steve Forbes
The author offers insights on the potential economic and political benefits of a free trade agreement (FTA) between the US and the UK. Topics discussed include the possible benefits for reduction in prices due to the elimination of tariffs and the FTA negotiations initiated by US Senators Chris Coons and John Thune.
Exclusive Back to business with cheese
  • Article
  • 01 Apr 2023
An interview with two cheese manufacturers - Belton Farm general manager Ian Luxton and Bradbury & Son director of sales and marketing Chris Chisnall. Chisnall discusses their export strategy, particularly on their focus on the European market. They explain how Brexit has affected the export market.
Exclusive Opportunities ahead for UK liquid milk
  • Article
  • 01 May 2022
Changes in dairy market dynamics present an opportunity for UK liquid milk processors to access export markets, according to a new report by Kite Consulting.
Exclusive Lessons from an agile product owner
  • Article
  • 01 Nov 2021
  • Esteban Quiros
The agile project management methodology enables finance professionals to hone their leadership and organizational skills. Esteban Quiros shares valuable lessons learnt from using Agile for the Procter & Gamble (P&G) Source-to-Pay global platform.
Exclusive UK exporters that embrace the changes forced by Brexit will find opportunities beyond the EU
  • Article
  • 01 Jul 2019
  • Lesley Batchelor
The processes of international trade will remain the same after Brexit, says Lesley Batchelor.
Exclusive Trade in a post-Brexit world
  • Article
  • 01 Jun 2019
Exporters should form better relationships outside of EU borders, speakers at Food & Drink Federation Convention say.
Exclusive A working day... with Amanda Stansfield, director of Granny Gothards ice cream
  • Article
  • 01 Mar 2019
  • Amanda Stansfield
Amanda Stansfield, director of Granny Gothards ice cream, discusses manufacturing artisan ice cream.
Exclusive Influencer marketing goes global
  • Article
  • 05 Sep 2018
  • Joel Backaler
The article reports on the growing number of brands employing the influencer marketing strategy or the technique of getting lifestyle bloggers and users of the social media platform Instagram to promote their products. Topics discussed include the defining characteristics of influencers, the factors that marketing teams consider when choosing the influencer for their company and the challenges of navigating influencer markets outside the U.S. and Europe.
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