Grizzly bear spotted in Bolsterstone, Sheffield

‘Bolsterstone Christmas Trees hire grizzly bear with the help of International Freight Solutions…’
…well, not quite, but we like a bit of fun at this time of year so we thought we would share in some festive fun with our friends at Bolsterstone. A whole array of Christmas trees from 4ft to 40ft are now on sale in Bolsterstone, and of course tell your kids to watch out for grizzly bears on the loose!
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US-UK Trade and Investment Working Group

Last week the UK Secretary for International Trade, Dr Liam Fox, and United States Trade Representative, Robert Lighthizer, concluded the second meeting of the Working Group in London.

US-UK TRADE AND INVESTMENT WORKING GROUP FlagsEstablished in July 2017, the focus has been on providing commercial continuity for businesses, workers and consumers. As our single biggest trading partner, establishing this dialogue and deep economic relationship hopes to deliver certainty and confidence.

Robert Lighthizer said: “This week our teams focused on specific ways in which we can expand opportunities for our businesses and workers, including small and medium sized enterprises.”

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Selling Overseas: The Benefits

Some tips from our friends at ‘Exporting is Great’ 
Comfortable with your business staying on UK turf. Think again! Confining your business to the domestic market is overlooking huge potential.
  • Exporting actually reduces risk rather than increasing it as UK demand for your service or product is subject to change and you are spreading your service/product over a wider range of customers
  • You are opening your business to more opportunities for profit and exposing yourself to the emerging needs of your market, making for a sharper UK business
  • You are raising your profile internationally
  • Exporting leads to new opportunities for innovation and growth
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Opportunities for Growth in Exporting

85% of companies say exporting has led to a level of growth not otherwise possible.

Bright future for global economy Is it time for you to start thinking creatively about your business? It has the potential for so much more. Demand is high for UK products, new customers are ready and waiting. Trading abroad can improve your profile and profits. Wondering how you can manage the complexity of delivery to overseas markets? Let IFS help you take those next steps, our expertise in freight forwarding may be the key you need.

Check out this link to find out more about exporting and how it can help you take your business to a new level: https://opportunities.export.great.gov.uk

Theresa May visited Canada to discuss post-Brexit trade talks

Theresa May and Justin Trudeau were expected to discuss plans for a post-Brexit trade deal, with the Canadian Prime Minister calling for a “seamless transition” to a new trading relationship with the UK. The visit came ahead of a deal between Canada and the EU – the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (Ceta) – which comes in to force today (18 Sept 2017).

Teresa May visits CanadaThe Prime Minister hopes to use Ceta as the model for a bilateral trade deal for when the UK is excluded from Ceta after Brexit. Mrs May and Mr Trudeau are expected to set up a new joint working group to prepare the groundwork for a separate deal.

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