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Awards, News

Lifetime achievement award for B-ICC’s Gideon Klaus

A lifetime achievement award has been presented to Gideon Klaus to honour him for nearly 30 years’ service as executive director of the British-Israel Chamber of Commerce, which promotes and strengthens trade and investment links with the north west.

Gideon, 86, stood down last summer and was succeeded by Nigel Tobias, an experienced entrepreneur with a background in retailing, property and consulting.

Nigel presented the accolade to Gideon at a B-ICC breakfast event in Manchester.

Gideon, who remains involved as the B-ICC’s vice-chairman, said: “It was a great surprise and very emotional to receive the award.

“I started with the organisation in October 1994 and have thoroughly enjoyed working with companies and individuals in the north west and Israel to help them build connections and do business together.

“Israel and north west England are catalysts for many global innovations and it’s been wonderful and satisfying for the B-ICC to play a part in fostering greater collaboration through joint ventures, partnerships and product development.

“I’m pleased that the B-ICC is going from strength to strength, with new people at the helm who have the right skills to take it to the next level.”

As well as being vice-chairman of the B-ICC, Gideon is involved in forging business links with Israel through a number of other advisory and consulting roles.

The B-ICC was relaunched last year with Nigel as executive director and Manchester lawyer Robert Levy as president alongside a new committee.

It has a substantial membership base of individuals and businesses involved in sectors including professional services, banking and finance, property development, retailing, clothing and importing.

Robert said: “Our mission is to build business links between UK and Israeli businesses to create relationships, mutual understanding and opportunities.

“We help UK companies aiming to enter the Israeli market, as well as those seeking to source new products and services, and we promote the north west as a business location for Israeli firms looking to expand overseas.

“The B-ICC does this by providing professional support and advice as well as by arranging trade missions and organising events and networking opportunities.”

Nigel said: “Gideon has given tremendous service to the B-ICC and has been steadfast in building lasting business relationships between the UK and Israel. Everyone connected with the organisation has great respect for all that he does.

“He is a hard act to follow but Robert and I, together with our new committee, are working to the best of our ability to build on his good work and we will continue to seek Gideon’s advice regularly.

“Following two recent events, we have had nearly two dozen new members or expressions of interest in joining, which we are delighted about.

“We continue to engage with trade missions from Israel to the north west, including most recently for the water industry.”

Israel is currently the UK’s 41st largest trading partner. New figures from the Department for Business & Trade show total trade between the countries in 2023 was £6.1bn, with the north west accounting for £272m.

Brexit, News

Improving trade with non-EU nations to boost British exporters

Written by Mr. Kunal Sawhney, CEO, Kalkine Media

The cross-border trade to and from the United Kingdom has been a victim of multiple adversities including the ever-evolving problems due to the coronavirus pandemic and its aftermath, supply side disruptions, shortage of hauliers and the induction of new trade arrangement between the UK and European Union post termination of the Brexit transition period.

The present calendar year has been quite volatile for international trade as the domestic exporters felt the double distress in January-February period with the Downing Street announcing the third national lockdown and the businesses adjusting their operations according to the administerial modifications in the ongoing processes following the zero tariff and zero quota agreement with the bloc.

Since the last couple of years, the government of the UK has been increasingly trying to magnify the proportion of exports and imports linked to the non-EU countries, especially the nations where the penetration of UK-based goods is relatively low.

Augmenting the broken trade ties with countries outside the Euro Area will certainly diversify the so-called dependence on a handful of international markets and, at the same, British exporters can offset the potential losses incurred in the recent past by increasing the trade volumes, effectively helping the administration to narrow the gap trade deficit.

According to the latest trade data publicised by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the net trade deficit in the three months to August of 2021 rose to £6.6 billion, registering an increase of £4.5 billion as compared to the preceding three-month period. During the corresponding stretch, the quantum of exports reduced by £0.8 billion to £144.8 billion, while imports surged by £3.7 billion to £151.4 billion.

Marginal improvement in the exports volumes and the frequency of partners looking for British-made goods is not going to help the trade deficit to narrow in the upcoming months as the businesses continue to face the industry-wide operational challenges due to the extended course of Covid-19 and regional troubles in various international markets. In the month of August itself, the total exports shrank by £1.3 billion.

Considerable increase in the number of export orders, more countries willing to import British-made goods, and friendly cross-border arrangement for the domestic traders remain the primary driving factors that can collectively ameliorate the net exports from the UK to EU, as well as non-EU regions, productively helping to reduce the burdening trade deficit.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has recently clinched a free-trade agreement with the New Zealand counterpart PM Jcinda Ardern, fulfilling the broader objective of increasing the potential number of international trading partners other than the countries under the umbrella of the European Union.

The all-inclusive trade arrangement and the newly agreed terms between the UK and New Zealand will help reduce red tape for the domestic enterprises involved in exports of goods, at a time when it will become easier for UK professionals to live and work in New Zealand. Alongside this, the technology and services corporations will be better equipped for creating thousands of new opportunities, effectively complementing the down-trodden employment landscape as a result of the acute limitedness of the workforce.

With the UK and New Zealand agreeing to cut red tape and tariffs on the goods exchanged, the domestic exporters and a plethora of small-to-medium scale businesses stand to benefit greatly in terms of volume and overall profitability. Led by the negotiators of the Department for International Trade for 16 months, British PM Johnson and New Zealand PM Ardern agreed on the terms that are highly likely to enhance trading volumes for both the nations.

In 2020, the total trade between the UK and New Zealand stood at £2.3 billion. Subsequent to the new trading arrangement, the quantum of trade will improve in the upcoming quarters as domestic businesses from both the nations are looking forward to maximising the benefit of tariff-free trade, at a time when the largest economies struggle with reciprocatory trade practices.

With the deeper cooperation on climate change and digital trade, there will be a number of opportunities for the UK citizens to live and work in New Zealand with the help of the new trade deal. Furthermore, the trading arrangement will make it easier for the smaller corporations to reach out to potential international customers in the New Zealand market.

Both the nations have a mutual admiration for each other’s traditional products as the local consumers in the United Kingdom will be able to enjoy Manuka honey, exotic fruits including kiwi and Sauvignon Blanc wine at a much cheaper price as compared to the previous market prices.

On the other hand, the British exporters will be able to capitalise on the removal of 10% tariff as the volume of products from buses to bulldozers, ships to excavators and clothing to footwear can be increased as New Zealand market remains a major consumer of branded products sourced from various international partners as it is poised to grow nearly 30% by the end of 2030.

Not only this, both the nations have committed to explore the possibilities of deepening the people-to-people links across the nations as UK-based workers will benefit from the improved business travel arrangements.

Professionals including lawyers and architects will be equipped to work in New Zealand more easily as compared to the working conditions now as the UK companies will be allowed to set up shop and bring the best talent with them. For instance, the insurance and financial services corporations based out of Edinburgh will have wider access to New Zealand’s market following the easing of business travel and digital trade.

Automobile corporations situated in Wales will materially benefit from the tariff-free exports as they exported nearly £3.4 million worth of road vehicles to New Zealand in the Covid-laden 2020. The vehicle sales across the world is on track of improvement and will see a sharp spike in the first quarter and forthcoming period of 2022, the countries manage to contain the coronavirus activity, while increasing the proportion of immunised citizens.

The manufacturing companies including K-form and Zip-Clip will also benefit from the removal of 5% tariff on construction products and metal goods as construction activity remains a key driver for many nation’s overall economic output. With Covid-19 witnessing a substantial fallback and New Zealand’s supremely protective stance against the pandemic, the construction orders are expected to go up in the near term.

Apprenticeships, Construction, News

National Apprenticeship Week: A Quarter of Trade Companies Looking to Hire in 2021

A third of companies and tradespeople (31%)1 who regularly hire apprentices feel that the program has been made harder due to the pandemic, as new ONS figures2 show a 30% drop in new construction apprentices between August and October 2020, compared to the same period the previous year.

Demonstrating the effect of Covid-19 on the scheme, more than one in five (22%) companies that usually hire apprentices took on fewer in 2020, despite a fifth (19%) of tradespeople believing that the program is more important now than ever.

Commissioned by IronmongeryDirect, the UK’s largest supplier of specialist ironmongery, in the run up to National Apprenticeship Week (8th to 14th February), the study also reveals that one in 12 tradespeople (8%) believe that the government has not done enough to support apprentices throughout the pandemic.

Looking at the year ahead, the positive news is that a quarter (23%) of businesses and tradespeople plan to bring on apprentices in 2021. Building surveyors (34%) and electricians (28%) are the most likely trades to be looking for apprentices this year, while painter/decorators and landscapers are least likely (15% and 5%, respectively).

Men in the industry are more likely than women to think that an apprenticeship is a great way for people to learn skills (31% vs 23%). Contrastingly however, it is tradeswomen and female-led companies that are most likely to be looking for an apprentice in the year ahead, with a quarter of women (25%) planning to hire a trainee compared to only one in five tradesmen (20%).

According to the Office of National Statistics, female apprentices in construction are also on the rise, increasing by 19% in the 2019/20 academic year compared to the previous 12 months. This represents a much larger trend in growth as there are a huge 333% more female construction trainees than in 2014/2015. So far in the 2020/2021 academic year, the percentage of female new starters has increased to 9%, suggesting that this growth is set to continue.

The statistics also reveal a changing story for apprentices of colour. While BAME apprentices made up only 6% of new construction apprentices in 2019/2020, this represents a 16% increase to the previous year and an 82% rise since 2014/2015. What’s more, despite the challenges of the Coronavirus pandemic, the proportion of BAME trainees continues to grow as they make up 8% of new starters so far this academic year.

The proportion of new apprentices with learning difficulties is also on the increase, making up 14% of the 2019/2020 intake. This is a 53% increase from 2014/15. This trend seems set to continue as 16% of the 2020/2021 year’s new starters so far have learning difficulties.

Commenting on the research, Marco Verdonkschot, Managing Director at IronmongeryDirect, said: “It’s great to see many tradespeople and companies are still looking to make use of the apprenticeship program, despite the difficulty of the past year.

“We think the apprenticeship scheme is an amazing way to help shape the next generation of tradespeople. That’s why we’ve launched a competition for a UK based tradesperson or company to win £5,000 towards funding an apprentice.”

“There are so many people who do amazing work in the industry today who started out as apprentices, so it’s important that the program continues to be well-funded. More needs to be done to support apprentices throughout this pandemic to ensure that we continue to have great talent in the future, and we wanted to do our bit to help!”

To enter the competition or learn more about this research, visit: https://www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk/blog/apprenticeships-and-covid-19-looking-ahead-to-2021

Construction, News

How a second lockdown will affect the UK construction industry

Marco Verdonkschot, Managing Director at IronmongeryDirect, the UK’s largest supplier of specialist ironmongery, has commented on the impact the second lockdown could have on the construction industry:

“With rising case numbers and hospital admissions, the announcement of a second national lockdown was perhaps inevitable, but businesses will be hit hard once again. However, the construction industry is exempt from workplace closures and this will hopefully allow recent signs of recovery to continue.

“Driven by increases in new work (17.5%), construction output rose by 3% in August (the latest data available) to nearly £12,500 million, marking the fourth successive month of growth for the industry. Such sustained growth is a healthy indicator of confidence returning to the sector, with companies across the UK willing to commission fresh projects. New private housing has been performing particularly well and will be boosted by the news that such work is unaffected by a second lockdown.

“The Prime Minister also announced that the furlough scheme will be extended until December, with employees still receiving 80% of their salary. While the number of construction workers on furlough has been dropping rapidly each month – the quickest proportionate decrease across all sectors – the latest data shows that there were still over 275,000 people on the scheme in July. Therefore, the extension of the funding will be greatly welcomed by many in the industry.

“Despite being able to continue operations, the second national lockdown will undoubtedly put extra strain on the construction industry and we may see the rate of recovery slow down further.

“However, the sector is proving to be incredibly resilient and has shown this year that it can rebound strongly after challenging setbacks. The government’s announcement at the weekend has given the industry a chance to continue its growth and hopefully it can end the year in a strong position.”

For more information about IronmongeryDirect, visit: www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk/

News, Start Ups

Eight top tips for setting up your own trade business

Being your own boss has many perks that make it an appealing career move, but it also presents challenges you’ll need to prepare for.

To help those looking to set up their own business, IronmongeryDirect, the UK’s largest supplier of specialist ironmongery, has spoken to tradespeople who have already taken the step to go self-employed, to reveal eight things to be aware of.

Consider if you’re a sole trader or limited company

Choosing whether you will operate as a sole trader or as a limited company is an important step and will have implications for how you pay your taxes. A sole trader is the simplest form of business structure and is essentially a self-employed person who is the sole owner of the business. A limited company has its own legal identity, separate from its owners and managers. This remains the case even if you’re the only person in the company.  Despite a limited company being a more complex structure, it offers an owner more protection. This is because as a sole trader, you have unlimited liability, meaning the law does not distinguish between your business and your personal property. This means that if your business incurs losses then your property could be seized by creditors.

Michael Wynn, Managing Director of Yorkshire Brickwork Contractors, said: “Setting up as a sole trader is seen as more manageable for busy tradespeople. This tends to be the preferred choice as less administration is involved when managing taxes, in addition to lower costs compared to a limited company.”

Put together a business plan

One of your first priorities should be to create a detailed business plan.

Christopher Field, who set up CJF Electrical Services, said: “By creating a business plan detailing all of your initial overhead costs, you ensure that you can save and budget for all the things you need to get started. This will include things like a van, tools, uniform, insurance, qualifications, and budget for marketing and advertising your services.

“Make a list of everything you need to buy and do, as well as estimating how long it will take to get everything sorted. It takes time to apply for a bank account, get the appropriate and best deal for insurance, set up wholesale accounts and create a website and social media channels, so don’t expect it to be quick to set up!”

Make sure you have the right insurance

Business insurance is essential in any sector but is especially important in trades where health and safety is a factor in day-to-day work.

Alan Gott, from Alan’s Home Improvement Services, said: “It’s very important that you have public liability insurance (PLI) and professional indemnity insurance (PII). PLI covers you for injury and property damage claims made against you, whilst PII covers things like negligence claims and unintentional breaches of copyright or loss of data.”

Don’t forget your taxes Another part of getting your finances in order is knowing what taxes you’ll need to pay. Michael Wynn adds: “Remember to make sure you keep up-to-date records of all business sales and expenses and plan to submit a self-assessment tax return every year – this is critical so do not forget! If you don’t keep up to date, it‘s really easy to fall behind and find yourself in a rather sticky situation.

“Another thing to note is that if your turnover is more than £85k, you must register for VAT. You can also register voluntarily if you sell to other VAT-registered businesses and want to reclaim the VAT at the end of the year.”

Focus on customer service

While good customer service is always important, it is particularly crucial when first starting out as it can be the difference between your business succeeding or failing.

Alan Gott added: “Remember that customer service is key. Create a personalised and quirky answerphone message so that people can leave a message, and always respond to messages promptly, regardless of whether or not you’re able to do the job. Arrive on time, and always be polite, courteous and obliging with your customers. This will help you to build up trust and spread positive word of mouth.

“Remember that even the little jobs can lead to more work in the future, so never turn down opportunities because you think they’re not big enough for you to spend time on.”

Market your services

Marketing your services can be done cheaply and effectively online, using Facebook or Google My Business. This will help people find you and increase awareness of your business.

Andy Porter said: “Look into local advertising methods to market your services and see how other tradespeople are doing it for inspiration. Alternatively, social media sites like Facebook can also be a great way to market your services for free if you don’t have the budget for advertising.”

Keep a cash reserve handy

Businesses need to be prepared to deal with the unexpected and keeping a cash reserve could help your company get through difficult times.

Andy Porter, a self-employed carpenter, said: “It’s important to make sure you’ve got plenty of money saved up in advance, as cash flow is really important. Having a contingency pot of emergency funds will help make your business resilient during quiet periods, as well as allowing you to deal with unforeseen occurrences beyond your control.”

Don’t be afraid to ask for help

Remember that you don’t have to go it alone when you’re first setting out. Industry organisations, friends and family on similar ventures are great resources of knowledge.

Andy Porter added: “It’s a good idea to speak with other sole traders that have established their own businesses and done it all before. Ask them for advice to help you repeat your successes and avoid their mistakes. This can also be a good way to build relationships with professionals in other trades, which can sometimes lead to additional work that you otherwise wouldn’t have been offered.”

IronmongeryDirect sells a range of tools and products you might need to start up your own trades business – for more information, visit: https://www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk/

Construction, News

Revealed: how long it takes to break even when starting a trade business

Revealed: how long it takes to break even when starting a trade business

● Joinery businesses are the cheapest trade to set up, costing around £6,600

● Self-employed plumbers recover their start-up costs the quickest – under six weeks

Joinery businesses are among the cheapest trade companies to set up in the UK, averaging nearly £2,500 less than other sectors, new research has revealed.

With over 40% of construction firms expected to make redundancies due to the virus[1], tradespeople may be considering going self-employed. IronmongeryDirect, the UK’s largest supplier of specialist ironmongery, has identified the cheapest industries in which to do so.

The study added up the typical costs people pay when entering the UK’s four most popular trades[2] (joinery, building, electrical, plumbing), with everything from insurance to marketing.

Joiners pay the least, with the average set-up fee totalling £6,642. With the typical daily rate for joiners around £150[3], these initial costs could be repaid within nine, five-day weeks.

Despite being the most expensive businesses to set up, plumbers can expect to earn back their investment quickest, as they are able to charge the highest daily rates. Averaging nearly £350 a day[4], the £9,124 start-up cost could be repaid within six working weeks.

The trade businesses which are the cheapest to set up in the UK are:

1) Joinery – £6,642 (repaid in nine weeks, £150 a day)

2) Building – £6,791 (nine weeks, £160 a day[5])

3) Electrical – £6,873 (six weeks, £245 a day[6])

4) Plumbing – £9,124 (six weeks, £347.50 a day)

One of the most significant outgoings is accreditation. New plumbing companies pay the most in this department, with organisations like HETAS and OFTEC charging substantial sums for membership. Such credentials, combined with the cost of other important courses, like First Aid at Work, the Gas Safe Register and Asbestos Awareness, can set you back over £3,000, which is significantly more than other trades.

Some expenses, however, are necessary across all sectors, such as insurance, marketing, company registration and van hire.

A new trade business can expect to pay over £600 a year to completely cover themselves with insurance. Contractors All Risk insurance is one of the most costly forms of protection, starting at £298 a year, but includes cover against both property damage and third-party injury, so is worth the investment.

Marketing is another significant outlay, but an important one nonetheless. Paying out for business cards, flyers, logo design and a new website usually costs at least £600 pounds. However, such costs will pay for themselves if they lead to a surge in new clients.

Finally, there’s the crucial cost of equipment. A tradesperson may have accumulated tools during their career, but if they are new to the industry, there are tools they will need before taking on work. Joiners pay the most here, with key equipment adding up to £600. Circular and table saws are the biggest outlays, so it could be worth looking for second-hand retailers, whilst ensuring the products are high quality, as income will depend on their performance.

The full breakdown of costs per trade is as follows:

Type of Cost Accreditation Trade Association Marketing Insurance Equipment Other (storage, van hire, business registration) Total
Joiner £1,005.00 £117.00 £610.54 £638.21 £599.38 £3,672.00 £6,642
Builder £1,041.00 £472.80 £610.54 £638.21 £355.97 £3,672.00 £6,791
Electrician £1,005.00 £585.00 £610.54 £638.21 £361.87 £3,672.00 £6,873
Plumber £3,481.00 £231.00 £610.54 £638.21 £490.98 £3,672.00 £9,124

Andy Porter, a self-employed carpenter from Southampton, has given his three top tips for people looking to set up their own trade business:

1) Look at local adverts and see what similar trades are doing (e.g. services, pricing)

2) Get quote and invoice terms and conditions in place early and make sure they are watertight

3) Make sure you have plenty of money saved up as cash flow is incredibly important

Marco Verdonkschot, Managing Director at IronmongeryDirect and ElectricalDirect, said: “Many tradespeople will aim to run their own businesses one day, so it’s useful to get an idea of how much it would cost to do so. While these sums can appear quite daunting, most of the expenses will directly improve your service or help you win more work, so are worth the investment in the long run.

“Owning your own business can be incredibly satisfying, so to help those who are considering going it alone, we’ve compiled a list of tips on how to do so effectively.”

For eight pieces of advice from tradespeople who have set up their own business, visit: https://www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk/blog/eight-top-tips-for-setting-up-your-own-trades-business

 

[1] Construction Leadership Council survey: https://www.constructionleadershipcouncil.co.uk/news/clc-people-survey-results-published/

[2] Employment by occupation: https://www.ons.gov.uk/employmentandlabourmarket/peopleinwork/employmentandemployeetypes/datasets/employmentbyoccupationemp04

[3] Average daily rate for joiners: https://www.simplybusiness.co.uk/knowledge/articles/2018/08/how-to-become-a-joiner-UK/

[4] Average daily rate for plumbers: https://www.homeadviceguide.com/plumbing-prices-and-costs/

[5] Average daily rate for builders: https://www.simplybusiness.co.uk/knowledge/articles/2018/04/how-to-become-a-self-employed-builder/

[6] Average daily rate for electricians: https://www.simplybusiness.co.uk/knowledge/articles/2018/07/how-to-become-a-self-employed-electrician-uk/

Brexit, News

African and Eastern European Translations Increase as UK Businesses Expand Outside EU

New data suggests a surge in UK business growth in territories such as Africa and Eastern Europe, with business materials being translated into languages such as Zulu, Afrikaans, Serbian and Macedonian at least 2,000 per cent more than three years ago.

In comparison, translations to French (+17%), Italian (+1.9%) and German (+1.8%) have experienced minimal growth, while other languages – such as European Spanish (-5%) – have seen decreases in translation in the same period.

Data from translation and language specialist The Translation People reveals that translations into Macedonian (+3,500%), Afrikaans (+2,400%), Zulu (+2,300%) and Serbian (+2,000%), have the highest reported increases in the last three years.

Figures from The Translation People, which has over 40 years’ experience of delivering high quality translation services in 300 different language combinations, that the 10 fastest growing business languages between 2016 and 2019 were:
1. Macedonian – +3,500%
2. Afrikaans – +2,400%
3. Zulu – +2,300%
4. Serbian – +2,000%
5. Burmese – +1,800%
6. Turkish – +1,200%
7. Catalan – +870%
8. Indonesian – +428%
9. Kazakh – +352%
10. Tagalog – +329%
In comparison, the fastest decreases in translation have occurred in the following languages:
1. Punjabi – -75.5%
2. Galician – -75.2%
3. Gaelic – -67.5%
4. Urdu – -48.7%
5. Swahili – -47.2%
6. Latin American Spanish – -41.6%
7. Brazilian Portuguese – -27.3%
8. Welsh – -20.3%
9. Malay – -15%
10. Swedish – -14.4%

Commenting on the insights from The Translation People, Andy Cristin, finance director at Pareto Financial Directive Ltd who specialises in helping UK business expand overseas, said:

“It’s interesting to note these emerging trends in language translation, particularly that there is an increase in translation of UK business material into African languages.

“African and South-Eastern European countries are logical bases for physical supply chain partnerships. They have cheaper labour costs compared to the EU and for the South-Eastern European countries, shorter transport routes than India or China. shorter transport routes than India or China. The workforces are educated, skilled and multi-lingual and the time differences allow for better communications than with the Far East, putting them on a more level playing field with UK employees.

“Overseas expansion to these areas is particularly suited to medium-sized businesses from more traditional industries – manufacturing, automotive and professional services, for example – rather than those with specialist or highly technical operations. For these types of businesses, the sourcing of relevant expertise can work out much more expensive and instead become a drain on a business, rather than an opportunity.

“We expect to see more UK businesses expanding to these areas, too, as the years go by. Brexit is driving businesses to insure themselves with a second source of supply outside of EU territory; those who do so successfully won’t see any need to migrate back to Europe even when trade deals are established, and it will encourage more businesses to consider alternative options to those offered by our closest neighbours.”

Alan White, business development manager at The Translation People, said:

“Language trends such as those identified in our data are indicative of the ways in which UK businesses are changing. Brexit has caused a major shake-up for those that had originally planned to expand into Europe; the uncertain nature of what the future holds in countries such as France, Germany and Spain has seen fewer companies seek a new footprint here and instead they are looking further afield.

“When targeting a new territory, it’s essential to be properly equipped from a linguistic and cultural perspective. Whether a business plans to have a workforce overseas, or to sell to customers there, individuals will more readily buy from and work with brands which are fully localised and are supported by translated websites, videos and user instructions.

“Because we can translate B2B materials into over 300 languages, we are well positioned to help businesses launch their brands or operations into any country of the world, and have supported businesses in sectors as diverse as logistics, car rental services, manufacturing and online learning to do just that. Even in countries where employees and workers are more confident in English, for efficiency, accuracy and inclusivity, it’s always beneficial to have materials translated into the native languages the teams speak.
“This data shows that British companies are feeling more empowered to consider territories they may never have done before, which will continue to put the UK at the centre of global business.”

More information can be found here: https://www.thetranslationpeople.com/2020/09/translations-to-african-and-eastern-european-languages-vital-for-uk-business-growth/