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  • Business is great in Kazakhstan!

    Graham Potts in Kazakhstan

    Posted 01/03/2016

    Last week, Kazopp MD Graham Potts was back in Kazakhstan on business. With both Top Gear and McDonalds recently making the news regarding their forays into the central Asian country, it seems like everyone is hot footing it there and really putting Kazakhstan on the map! Could your business be successful in exports to Kazakhstan? You could be pleasantly surprised…

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    Posted in: Export, New markets

  • Top 10 Facts about Kazakhstan!

    Kazakhstan challenge

    Posted 16/02/2016

    Did you know…?

    1. Kazakhstan is the ninth largest country in the world and equals the whole of western Europe in size!
    2. It’s also the largest landlocked country in the world, but despite having no coastline, Kazakhstan still retains a small navy! It’s based at Aktau and operates on the Caspian Sea, employing around 3000!
    3. The country has been ruled by the same president, Nursultan Nazarbayev, since taking independence from the Soviet Union in 1991 – 25 years in office!
    4. Kazakhstan is home to the largest space launch facility in the world – it’s where British astronaut, Major Tim Peake took off for the International Space Station from last December!
    5. Kazakhstan shares its border with no less than five countries – can you name them? *Answers below!
    6. It’s believed that apples originated in Kazakhstan – historians agree they were discovered in the mountains of Central Asia 50,000 years ago, after which, the seeds were carried to other parts of the world.
    7. Kazakhstan has the largest steppe, or dry grassy plain in the world – it takes up one third of the country.
    8. Which is quite handy, because the Kazakh people love horseriding!
    9. There are current plans to have apartment blocks with built in ski slopes! Good a way as any to get down from the upper floors.
    10. It’s one of the best export destinations in the world!

    When considering potential export markets, there are naturally many factors to consider, but essentially, it comes down to where your products, services or new technologies will sell. The logistics are often easier than you think, so focus on where your business could be in demand. Remember, it’s not always in the most obvious places! Which is why we’ve been busy introducing UK SMEs to Kazakhstan…

    There are plenty of testimonials out there about how exports have not only transformed the growth of a business, but also secured its future – could it be time you got in touch to talk to us about exporting to Kazakhstan? Call 01935 315055 now or contact us here.

     

    *Answers: Russia, China, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan.

    Posted in: Export

  • Mid-Year Review

    Posted 13/07/2015

    Shocking though it may seem (especially to those over 35 for whom time passes at double speed!) , we’re now over half way through 2015 and it’s a good time to review what’s happening with regard to market conditions in Kazakhstan and review the latest opportunities for SMEs looking to export their technologies, goods and/or services, either as first time exporters or seasoned exporters looking to new markets.

    Are there still opportunities to make money by exporting to Kazakhstan?

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    Posted in: Export, Opportunities for SMEs, Recent Developments

  • Top 5 Benefits of Exporting for SMEs

    Boxes marked for export which UKTI aims to encourage

    Posted 16/06/2015

    Export is a key factor in the success of the UK economy. The UK government is always keen to encourage companies to either grow their business overseas or expand their export operations. The Government has set an export target of £1 trillion by 2020 and in order to achieve this level of export activity, persuading the UK’s SMEs (small and medium sized enterprises) to branch out to foreign markets will be vital. Businesses of all sizes trade internationally every day, but small businesses often shy away from export on the mistaken assumption that export markets remain the preserve of much larger businesses.

    According to UK Trade & Investment, “Exporting needn’t be difficult. Nor does it matter which country you’re looking at, what industry sector you’re in or what level your business is at.”

    But what are the advantages of export, particularly for SMEs?

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    Posted in: Export, New markets, Opportunities for SMEs