The power of six
To celebrate Import Export Support’s sixth anniversary, I’ve been looking back at the events which have had a big effect on our line of work - it’s been a tumultuous six years! 2014 July: Oil prices crash. What goes…
Do you import goods from South East Asia?
News has emerged that preferential rates are to be scrapped for some goods coming out of Cambodia. Here is our update on how this will affect importers in the UK. For many years, the WTO has promoted trade with less…
Northern Ireland – the mist is clearing
After our recent briefing on the future of trade in Northern Ireland (NI), further details have emerged on the Government's plans.For exporters in the East of England, below is our summary of the key points. Freight travelling from the UK…
Do you do business in Northern Ireland or Eire?
We want to alert businesses who trade with or through Northern Ireland to a simple but important job. HMRC is asking all businesses who move goods between GB and NI to fill in a short questionnaire. This will allow them…
Update on the Brexit transition phase for importers and exporters
I regularly speak to importers and exporters in our region about the issues we’re all facing as Britain moves through the Brexit transition phase. Here is the IES update on the areas I think are important for fellow professionals in…
Importers and exporters: how to deal with No-Deal
I work with many businesses who trade with the EU and right now I’m seeing a definite change of attitude. Those businesses who, up to now, have been relying on the Government striking a deal with the EU are now…
In business development, there’s more than one way to win
Everyone in our business knows bringing in new clients can mean months of work without always getting the result you deserve. I wanted to share this recent case study because it shows, even if you don’t win the big prize, your business…
How Johnson Controls took control of their imports and exports
This case study shows how a situation as difficult as the death of a colleague can be a catalyst for positive change.IES have been working with Johnson Controls in Great Yarmouth for a couple of years and I hope import…
Import Export Support: supporting Norfolk’s homeless young people
Tracey Renshaw and Tim Sims present the £200 cheque to Jessica Glover at The Benjamin Foundation We're proud to be able to make a donation to The Benjamin Foundation to help their work preventing youth homelessness in Norfolk. As the…
Do you trade with the EU? If there’s no deal, you must have an EORI number
Not every business knows that, in the event of no-deal with the EU on March 29th, for all movements into and out of the EU you will need to have an EORI number. You will also need to submit customs…