International Trade Week 2026
Bringing together businesses of every size and sector, whether first-time exporters or established global traders, International Trade Week (ITW) is happening 9 – 13 November 2026. Led by the Department of Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, there will be a number of workshops, webinars, conferences, and virtual clinics, across the 5 days. Join industry leaders, trade experts, and peers for an exciting week of insight, inspiration and meaningful connections, empowering you to build new partnerships, reach new markets and accelerate growth.
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UK small businesses facing ‘AI productivity gap’
In a recent study of 1,000 SMEs by the Small Business Institute and Alibaba.com, 70% are somewhat or very confident in using generative AI, however, only 48% are using it regularly, with the report describing this as an ‘AI productivity gap’. Among adopters, only a third apply AI to data analysis or reporting, and just 5% using it for supply chain management. The report said “businesses are yet to extend usage into AI that can tackle more complex, time-consuming and high-value tasks that come with running a business".
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How to get your product pricing right
Pricing can be a tightrope that founders need to walk, get it wrong and you’re either leaving money on the table, or pricing yourself out of the market entirely. While there’s no magic formula to getting it right, there is a lot to learn from those who have been through the trial and error firsthand. Read more to see how More Toddler Meals founder Ed van der Lande can help you to avoid potentially costly mistakes.
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