International Festival for Business 2016
Top tips
Whether SME or large firm you will find insights on a variety of topics, from exports to foreign markets, in this section.
- Two ways to fund tech innovation Collaborative R&D projects can result in long-term partnerships and the working capital required to further innovation. How might this benefit your firm?
- Why know-it-alls come off worse in business Companies need not tackle challenges alone. Great Ormond Street Hospital reveals how an unlikely partnership helped it kick-start a new phase of growth.
- What drives innovation in UK business Britain is the world’s second most innovative country according to the latest Global Innovation Index. What role do businesses play in this achievement?
- Tailoring your marketing to the audience Selling to China’s 320m online shoppers isn’t a simple matter of translating your website into Chinese. Econsultancy explains why brands must do more.
- The rise of the micro-multinationals A new report from HSBC outlines the five traits of a smart company.
- Six rules for international success Simon McMurtrie, CEO of Direct Wines sets out the strategies that have worked for him in driving international growth.
- Is your working environment efficient enough? Smart buildings are increasing employee productivity and business efficiencies. John Alker explains why your firm may consider joining the smart revolution.
- Country guide: China Read more about China's attractive market opportunity
- Two ways to fund tech innovation Collaborative R&D projects can result in long-term partnerships and the working capital required to further innovation. How might this benefit your firm?
- Region guide: ASEAN Read more about ASEAN’s economic development
- Region guide: Europe Read more about Europe’s role in global trade
- Region guide: North America Huge opportunities remain in more traditional trading partners, particularly the US
- Optimising your financial supply chain As your international sales grow, your financial supply chain will become more complex. How can you best manage it?
- Know your trading partners Whether trading at home or overseas, it is vital to find out as much as possible about potential trading partners.
- Twitter accounts to follow for IFB delegates Follow these accounts to keep up to date and search the #IFB2016 hashtag.