Resources for International Trade in the UK

I’ve been looking into international trade for the UK and collected a few useful resources along the way. Nothing original, just links that might help someone starting out. Training and courses Think Sandwell – International Trade – A Typeform questionnaire from the Think Sandwell programme. Seems aimed at businesses in the West Midlands looking to get into export. Black Country Chamber – International Trade Training – Structured courses on the mechanics of trading internationally. Covers things like documentation, shipping, and compliance. ...

The UK property auction landscape, 2024

I’ve been looking into property auctions in the UK recently, and one thing that struck me is how fragmented the market is. You’ve got the big national names, then regional specialists, and somewhere in between a whole bunch of firms that have been doing this for decades without much publicity. Here’s a list of companies I came across. Some are household names, others you’d only know if you’ve actually sat in an auction room or bid online at 11pm on a Tuesday. ...