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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ian Wilson

The small business opportunity of Free Trade Agreements

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Eighteen months on from the UK’s official exit from the European Union, the signing of the Free Trade Agreement with Australia signals a new kind of opportunity for UK businesses exploring new markets as they look for growth. There is no doubt that Brexit prompted companies around the UK to completely rethink their export strategies, and Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) have been heralded as one of the key ways for businesses, particularly SMEs, to expand successfully into new markets. But in practical terms, what benefits do they bring to businesses, and should organisations be making them a focal point of their export strategy?

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