(Some of) the Pleasures and Pitfalls of Exporting and International Trade

By Steve Parker, Owner & Director - Steve Parker ICD (International Company Development)
Steve Parker has been involved in exporting and international trade for more than 40 years and started his first company, Steve Parker ICD International Company Development in January 2005.  Steve works strategically with clients by advising, showing and /or doing. He works with clients in the UK and in various countries globally, including currently the Gulf, Thailand, Singapore, USA and Australia. Current work also includes directing and being an ‘expert provider’ on the Internationalisation and Innovation Driven Enterprise Programme for part of the Thailand Government.
 
It is more important than ever for businesses and entrepreneurs to develop an understanding of global trade. If the countries, regions and people are not your prospective markets for sales, they could be your competitors. Knowing about them can also provide solace in current times, where most have done more for business...