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What is a Letter of Credit and how does it work?

We explain what a Letter of Credit is and how it can be used in international trade for more secure payments.
Posted on: 18.03.21
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Firms facing fresh import and export controls in April eligible for £2,000 government grant

As part of the Government's £20 million SME Brexit Support Fund, businesses are eligible to apply for a £2000 grant to access essential export and import training.
Posted on: 16.03.21
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Cornish company grows overseas with low carbon products

TFP Hydrogen Products manufacturer of materials for electrochecmical technologies based in Cornwall has successfully exported to Denmark with DIT's support.
Posted on: 11.03.21
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Exporting from the UK to New Zealand – 5 minutes with Michael Leggett

As part of our blog series on DIT's South West export champions we spoke to Michael Leggett, Head of Sales at Actisense about the company's export success in New Zealand.
Posted on: 10.03.21
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IWD 2021: Exporting from the South West – 5 minutes with Rebecca Edwards

To celebrate International Women's Day and as part of a series of Q & A's with DIT South West export champions, we spoke to Rebecca Edwards about Watson Gym's export success.
Posted on: 04.03.21
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Women in eCommerce advise firms on boosting online sales overseas

A free 'Women in global eCommerce' conference was hosted by DIT (The Department for International Trade) on 2 March 2021.
Posted on: 04.03.21
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IWD 2021: Exporting to the US – 5 minutes with Zoe Taylor

To celebrate International Women's Day and as part of a Q & A series with our Department for International Trade South West Export Champions, we spoke to Zoe Taylor, CEO of Sparkol about her...
Posted on: 04.03.21
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Bristol health-tech company exports portable Braille E-Reader

This month DIT is hosting virtual events on exporting in the Healthcare and Life Sciences sector. Ahead of these, we spoke to Ed Rogers, founder of Bristol Braille, an innovative not-for-profit...
Posted on: 03.03.21
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How will businesses benefit from the UK-Japan Free Trade Agreement?

Ahead of a series of events organised by DIT on exporting to Japan, International Trade Adviser Sarah Hildersley discusses the positives for South West businesses and how firms can prepare to expand...
Sarah Hildersley
Sarah Hildersley
Department for International Trade - South West
Posted on: 01.03.21
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