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Culture Class: Getting to know the CPTPP
The CPTPP, or to give it the full name the Comprehensive & Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, has become a regular...

Ben Bradford
Mar 2112 min read


Culture Class: Doing Business in LATAC
As UK businesses continue to explore opportunities in Latin America and the Caribbean (LATAC), understanding the region’s cultural...
Tracey Watson
Mar 63 min read


Strengthening ties between the North East and LATAC
Home to a group of fast-growing, dynamic and vibrant economies, comprising of over 40 countries, the Latin America and the Caribbean...
Jonathan Knott
Mar 62 min read


Tees Global Investigates... How to Find the Right Location for Business Expansion
Key Consideration and Case Study: THREE60 Energy's Recent Move to Teesside Strategic Expansion: How to Find the Right Location Expanding...
Tracey Watson & Bryan Bunn
Mar 64 min read


From Teesside to Tokyo: Strategies for International Brand Management
What is a brand? A brand is the unique identity and perception of a business, product or service in the market. A strong brand...
Thalia Stowell & Alison Orr
Mar 69 min read


Too Restrictive? Non-Compete Clauses in EU
In business, it is common for supplier/distributor agreements to include some kind of non-compete clause to protect the business...
Lynn Rutherford
Mar 64 min read


LinkedIn by Heart: Winning Business with Authenticity
The Power of Global Networking for Exporters Let’s be real—business isn’t built on transactions; it’s built on relationships. "People...
Norma Foster
Mar 67 min read


Digital Briefing #7: Imagination + AI: A Winning Formula for International Marketers
Could the fusion of imagination and AI be the ultimate solution, allowing even the busiest professionals to create impactful marketing...
Pascal Fintoni
Mar 66 min read


Trade Wars & The Future of UK-US Trade
The terms “tariffs” and “customs duty” have been used more by the general public in 2025 than they have since the Brexit argument days. ...

Ben Bradford
Mar 64 min read


Preparing for an HMRC Customs Audit: What Businesses Need to Know
In recent months, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of audits conducted, resulting in many businesses facing significant...
Eve Halliday
Mar 62 min read


America & Cross-Border Commerce: The Landscape in 2025
The retail landscape in the United States is at a pivotal moment of transformation, reshaping how consumers interact with brands and...
Al Baker & Charles Kochel
Mar 65 min read


GB-NI Trade & the Upcoming Easements
February marked two years since the announcement that the UK and EU had agreed upon the Windsor Framework, setting out the GB-NI-EU...

Ben Bradford
Mar 64 min read


Understanding the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in 2025
The European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a policy that makes sure products imported into the EU face a carbon...
Aaron Richardson
Mar 66 min read


America & Delaware: Realising the Potential
David Smallman, Global Advisor, Delaware Prosperity Partnership Featuring David Smallman, Delaware Prosperity Partnership David Smallman:...

Ben Bradford
Dec 3, 202413 min read


UK Export Finance: Our Products, Services and Solutions
Through my last two articles [Issue 8] [Issue 9] I’ve tried to outline a couple of important messages. Firstly, that we are actively...

Daniel McPartlan
Dec 3, 20248 min read


Falling Afoul of UK Strategic Export Controls: A Danger you Might not Have Considered
Recently, at the North East Chamber of Commerce, we’ve seen a significant rise in inquiries to our helpdesk regarding ITAR (International...
Eve Halliday
Dec 3, 20242 min read


Get ready, get set... for Safety and Security Declarations for EU imports
HMRC’s Director of Customs Policy & Strategy, Alex Pienaar, explains what you need to consider when it comes to S&S declarations.

Alex Pienaar
Dec 3, 20245 min read


Beyond Borders: The Power of Kindness and Trust in International Trade
When in 2002 I was interviewed by a group of British business leaders for the Executive Director’s role at the British Chamber of...
Sandra Kundrote
Dec 3, 20243 min read


Happy Birthday Chat GPT: But Where is the AI Revolution?
We recently marked the second anniversary of ChatGPT, released at the end of November 2022 with much media coverage and reactions across...
Pascal Fintoni
Dec 3, 20246 min read


A Route Map for UK Exporters Expanding into the EU
I first met Anthony at the start of the year, during workshops I was delivering on international business development at the Welsh...
Norma Foster
Dec 3, 20247 min read
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