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Export survey is positive for Global Trade

Posted in: Intelligence
Despite a myriad of political risks – fears of a growing protectionist agenda in the United States, whether national elections across Europe upset the status quo and Britain’s potentially fractious divorce proceedings from the European Union – the Institute’s recent Export Optimism survey showed a strong energy for growth, with 97% of respondents expressing optimism … Continued

Business in St Petersburg

Posted in: Doing business in Russia, Intelligence, Russian culture
I hope this is useful information for anybody planning a business trip to this beautiful city. Firstly, St. Petersburg is the polar opposite of Moscow! People live more quietly, somehow more measured! Those who visit Saint Petersburg may feel there are certain similarities between the city and London. Not in appearance, but in the pace … Continued

Latest EU sanctions

Posted in: Doing business in Russia, Intelligence
For those of us that are talking to companies about Russia, and face the comment that Russia is not an easy place to do business at the moment, a few comments; EU Sanctions, such as they are, are very, very strictly limited. It mainly revolves around: A travel ban on a few named Russians close … Continued

Doing business in Russia workshops

Posted in: Consulting, Doing business in Russia, Intelligence
Albion (Overseas) Ltd and its partners host a series of workshops every year to help companies and individuals interested in Russia and the Customs Union, discover the tools and information needed to successfully trade with such a large market. Whether it be finding distributors, product certification, shipping your goods, travel and visa information, tax implications, or how to … Continued

Russia: Webinar series

Posted in: Certification, Consulting, Distribution, Doing business in Russia, Intelligence, Outsourcing, Russian culture, Sales
Starting this October, Albion will host bi weekly webinars packed full of information to help UK manufacturers begin their exporting journey into Russia. Online webinars are a brilliant way to gain valuable information without having to leave the office. Using their PC or Laptop attendees are able to view the presentations and speak directly with the … Continued