International trade
With the internet pushing back traditional boundaries it is no longer necessary to trade at a local level. It can be as easy to trade in Tokyo as it is to trade in Truro.
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Alliance Group
Provides air and seafreight, and warehousing services
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British Chambers Export Zone
Detailed explanation of how a business should evaluate a potential export market, backed up by free professional advice.
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British Exporters
Database of British exporters supported by an enquiry research service
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Business Europe
Step by step guidance on how to develop your business by trading internationally, plus useful links to support agencies and services.
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Business Link
The Devon and Cornwall website, with news of local initiatives as well as the full range of Business Link services available nationally, including finance, training, international trade and marketing.
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Cornwall Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Information on the Cornwall Chamber of Commerce
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Cornwall Exporters' Network
A forum for the sharing of experience and information between existing exporters and those seeking to expand their marketing opportunities.
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DTI - Export and Investment
Key themes and issues in international trade
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Export Control Organisation
Links to legislation covering strategic export controls, sanctions, licence applications and rating enquiries
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Export Credit Agency
Financial and insurance assistance to exporters of UK capital goods and services.
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Foreign & Commonwealth Office
Responsible for overseas relations and foreign affairs
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Market Access Database
Search by country for economic, trade and tariff information
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Shopping on the Internet
HM Customs and Excise site that provides details of the rates of duty payable on goods bought over the Internet.
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SITPRO
Dedicated to helping UK traders with export procedures, including standard documentation, how to get started, financing and factsheets on export markets
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Trade Port
An American site that includes some sound advice on researching export markets
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UK Trade and Investment
The government site that supports British trade and investment overseas.
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UK Trade Info
Provides market intelligence for businesses to enable them to identify new trade opportunities for their products across the world.
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World Chambers Network
Index of chambers of commerce with hyperlinks to websites. Members also have access to a Global Business Exchange and a Trade Resources library with links to on-line business information sources
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