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Economic insight paints mixed picture of South-East Asia
  • Article
  • 13 Dec 2024
From China’s slowing growth to Malaysia and Singapore’s electronics-driven resilience – a new ICAEW report analyses how South-East Asia’s economies are shaping up for 2025.
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How will Trump’s tariffs affect global trade?
  • Article
  • 15 Nov 2024
President-elect Trump says he will bring in tariffs when he takes office next January, so what will this mean for US consumers and exporters to the US?
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Trade: helping clients navigate export complexity
  • Article
  • 15 Nov 2024
Almost five years since Brexit and the complexities of EU trading are showing no sign of abating. With more regulation on the horizon, advisers may need to help clients with supply chain reviews to help them navigate complexities.
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How to futureproof your business for international trade
  • Article
  • 14 Nov 2024
What are the critical considerations for building a firm base for future overseas trade? Charles Platts, Chair of ICAEW’s Global Trade Community, outlines the basics.
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Ecommerce lessons from Boden’s export success
  • Article
  • 12 Nov 2024
For fashion retailer Boden, direct to customer routes established the brand and brought a large, loyal international following in markets such as the US and Germany.
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How to boost your business in global markets
  • Article
  • 11 Nov 2024
International Trade Week offers an array of free events, workshops and webinars. Whether you’re new to exporting or looking to expand your existing international sales, there’s a wealth of advice to help you.
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Industrial Strategy shines spotlight on professional services
  • Article
  • 16 Oct 2024
The government’s Industrial Strategy identifies the sector as having high growth potential, as Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds pledges to give business the confidence to plan for the long term.
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Government seeks firms’ views on high-growth global markets
  • Article
  • 09 Oct 2024
The Department for Business and Trade wants input from businesses in the professional services sector on how to drive growth in international markets.
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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

Exploring export markets: Insights from Amazon, Orbex and Boden
  • Webinar
  • 15 Nov 2024
Join ICAEW's Global Trade Community for this free webinar exploring different routes to overseas markets, discussing the pros and cons of selling directly to customers or via online marketplaces. Hear from: Emma Dracup from Amazon, Charles Platts, CFO at space company Orbex and Paul O’Leary, NED at Boden.
Navigating International Trade Challenges
  • Webinar
  • 10 Jul 2024
Involved in international trade? Delve into critical topics that impact businesses worldwide with this webinar from the Tax Faculty.
Exclusive The EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
  • Webinar
  • 13 Mar 2024
What will the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism mean for UK businesses exporting to the EU?
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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 130 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 Trade promotion strategies: best practices
  • eBook
  • 2012
  • Michel Borgeon, Claude Cellich
  • Business Expert Press
Export promotion strategies suitable for SMEs.
Exclusive Practical solutions to global business negotiations
  • eBook
  • 2012
  • Claude Cellich, Subhash Jain
  • Business Expert Press
Negotiating with international partners.
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.
Terms of use

You are permitted to access, download, copy, or print out content from eBooks for your own research or study only, subject to the terms of use set by our suppliers and any restrictions imposed by individual publishers. Please see individual supplier pages for full terms of use.

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Articles and books in the ICAEW Library collection

The collection of the ICAEW Library & Information Service includes a range of articles, books and reports on exporting. Use the links below to see what we have available to request in our Library catalogue (Libcat).
A practitioner's guide to trade and commodity finance, 2nd ed.
  • Library book
  • 2022
  • G. Wynne (ed.)
  • Sweet & Maxwell
This book examines all aspects of trade and commodity financing, from pre-export financing to enforcement of security and insolvency issues. The authors consider the risks and risk management methods involved, along with issues around regulation and due diligence. It includes discussion of Islamic financing techniques.
International trade: the post-Brexit landscape
  • Library book
  • 2021
  • H. Baig
  • LexisNexis
A brief digest summarising post-Brexit issues around customs duty and customs unions. Aimed at those considering trading with the EU and the rest of the world, and their advisers.
The handbook of international trade and finance: the complete guide for international sales, finance, shipping and administration
  • Library book
  • 2016
  • A. Grath
  • Kogan Page
A detailed guide to international trade and its financing. The author aims to help readers to reduce risks and improve cash flow, identify the most competitive finance alternatives, structure the best payment terms, negotiate effectively, and minimise finance and transaction costs.
Leading digital strategy: driving business growth through effective e-commerce
  • Library book
  • 2015
  • C. Bones, J. Hammersley
  • Kogan Page
A practical guide to building an effective e-commerce channel, in order to open up new markets and opportunities. The authors aim to help readers drive forward effective digital initiatives and realise rewarding opportunities for change.
Financing trade and international supply chains: commerce across borders, finance across frontiers
  • Library book
  • 2014
  • A.R.Malaket
  • Gower
The book includes observations on the effective use of traditional mechanisms such as documentary letters of credit, as well as an overview of emerging supply chain finance solutions and programmes.

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You can obtain copies of articles or extracts of books and reports through our document supply service.

Join the ICAEW Global Trade Community

For like-minded professionals, with a common interest in exporting goods and services, to share insight, technical expertise, and issues and challenges. Membership is free and open to everyone, including non-ICAEW members.
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