Where your business meets the world
Unlock growth potential, maximise capacity and develop competencies – on a global scale!
Whether you’re a seasoned importer, just beginning your export journey, or looking for new opportunities, our international trade expertise is on-hand to guide, train, mentor and facilitate your next steps.
What’s your international trade strategy?
From assessment and analysis, to a defined plan and ongoing implementation, careful preparation and continuous improvement sets most successes apart from failures. You’re making an investment in new markets or sourcing strategies – so make it count!
International Trade Matters brings you decades of direct experience in exploring overseas markets, developing supply-chain relationships and developing truly global businesses.
Our services are designed to help you;
How do you keep shipping smoothly?
With an ever-changing regulatory landscape, demanding customers, and growing economic uncertainty, you’ll be doing your best to stay on top of what matters.
From customs declarations and shipping documents to full-scale audits and improvement processes, International Trade Matters brings you expertise to get the most out of your operations, including:
It’s a team game, right?
When your staff are your business, you’re going to want them to be informed and performing at their best.
International Trade Matters delivers training on topics from business development to payment methods and everything in between. Check out our latest BCC accredited courses or drop us a line to discuss options tailored to your business!
Get the latest international trade insight from our specialists
WTO Public Forum: Optimism Meets Reality
The essential guide to finding the right trade partner in China
Brand trouble in China? It’s not always the story you thought or heard…
Let’s be honest: doing business across borders has risks, no matter where you go. China…
Does AI recommend using AI to classify goods?
A rapidly expanding source of advice and search tool for knowledge, AI is an increasingly…
What are the US Section 232 Tariffs?
…and what do exporters need to know? These significant duty charges have already had a…
Don’t just localise – think influence: The subtle art of becoming successful in China
Qing Lin has some invaluable tips on doing business in China We’ve all heard the…
Whether you’re starting out as an importer/exporter, growing your exporting business, or trying to overcome specific challenges, International Trade Matters Ltd can help.
With decades of experience in developing and facilitating business all over the world, our experts provide training, mentoring, audits and bespoke packages. From a half-day course on customs documentation or a thorough inspection of your procedures, through to services like “Export Manager” (an embedded international trade manager working within your business), you will find a service available at the level you require, and if we don’t do it, we probably know someone who does!
International Trade Matters works with Local Authorities, British Chambers of Commerce, Government Bodies (such as DIT) and Instutitions, as well as numerous partner organisations providing important trade services including Logistics, Translations and Recruitment
Discover how we can help you, whether you’re a British company wishing to trade with other countries, or an overseas company hoping to build relationships in the UK!
Latest developments at International Trade Matters
Essential international trade courses and informative webinars coming up…
International Trade Matters joins PM Keir Starmer for launch of new plan to support SMEs
What’s on this summer?
As we move through the summer months, International Trade Matters Ltd continues to deliver our…
