Small Digital Businesses Tap Into Global Trade Routes

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When it comes to the UK marketplace, eBay says that its Small Business Exports Index shows that of the 200,000 small digital UK firms trading:

• "93% fulfilled overseas sales in 2015, with each exporting to an average of 20 different territories
• This compares to just 28% of businesses without an online presence
• These British online businesses have an annual growth rate of 12%."

Small digital businesses are keen to tap into global trade routes for growth.

The top five most popular destinations for British exports via eBay are:

1. United States
2. Australia
3. Germany
4. France
5. Italy

In the article below, Kit Glover, Director of Professional Selling & Cross Border Trade at eBay, offers top tips for UK small online retailers exporting overseas.  Check them

out.

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