Many businesses are exposed to international markets in some way, this may be through buying raw materials abroad, selling their products in different countries or through foreign investment. For all of these businesses foreign exchange rates and profit go hand in hand leaving them extremely vulnerable to movements in the...

If one or more employees in your business had just one extra working day every month, how much more could they get done and more importantly what could it do for your business? 

The British Ports Association and Currency UK have today published a report that considers the trajectory of the Pound in the wake of the upcoming Brexit deadline and the potential impact on various aspects of the British economy, relating to ports.The publication plots Sterling against the US Dollar and the Euro and...

If you are managing budgets abroad or earning fees from other countries, you most likely have some exposure to currency risk. 

We understand the importance for businesses to protect their bottom line, which can be threatened by the volatile foreign exchange markets. During high volatility periods, there can be undesirable effects on profit margins, especially if suitable and effective strategies are not put in place.

Opening a business abroad can seem very overwhelming but yet very rewarding. You may have considered this because you have tested a business idea and decided that there is more of a demand for your product or service in another country.

Operating a business in foreign markets presents several risks, such as navigating through different languages and cultural norms while having to deal with several currencies. Utilising an effective foreign exchange strategy not only mitigates this risk, but it allows a business to focus more time and energy on its actual...

What’s the first thing you think of when you hear ‘foreign exchange?’ - for most, I would say it is the rate. It’s often the first thing (and sometimes the only thing) people think of and we don’t blame them.

As a new entrepreneur gearing up to start a business or a business owner who’s recently opened their doors, there’s a lot of uncertainty ahead of you. Everyone whom you’ve told about your idea has probably (rather unhelpfully) mentioned what percentage of small businesses fail.