Latest feature articles FIRST PREV ( Page 1 of 6 ) NEXT LAST Just a short distance from Spain, Morocco is one of Africa’s most accessible countries for Europeans. It is this close contact with Europe that makes Morocco an easy nation to engage with, says Andrew Mourant. The United Arab Emirates has long been of interest to UK companies involved in the oil business. But with its free zones, agreeable climate and high standard of living it is starting to attract British businesses in other sectors, says Will Rankin. Beijing has spent seven years preparing for the Olympics. But once the party is over, there will still be opportunities in the city for international companies – the publicity generated by the Games will draw tourists and new businesses alike. Bruce Connelly explains. Specialised areas offering tax incentives to foreign operatives meeting the right conditions are common in developing markets. Paul Gosling explains what the main types of free zones offer and what the differences are between them. Dan Ilett explains what servers are – and why server rooms are so important to a company’s IT systems A beginner’s guide to the free zones, by Robert Leigh, partner at the international law firm Simmons & Simmons in Dubai. Sand, sun and exotic cultures. Many entrepreneurs see their first visit to foreign markets as a holiday wrapped up in a business trip, says Rob Denman. Ghana has strong commercial links with Britain and its IT, insurance and electrical sectors are expanding rapidly. A British telecoms expert has managed to secure a lucrative contract there – he tells Andrew Mourant how he did it. Markets in developing countries offer big opportunities for British SMEs with the right goods to offer. But doing your research before you set up abroad is essential. Katie Silvester explains how to get started. Dan Ilet looks at the trials of finding personal technology which can be used cheaply and efficiently abroad when you venture off on your first profit safari. FIRST PREV ( Page 1 of 6 ) NEXT LAST
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