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International rules and standards that govern most commercial letters of credit.

The main types of letters of credit and their key features.

Considering the options before deciding to use a letter of credit for an overseas transaction.

The main advantages and disadvantages of letters of credit.

What letters of credit are and when they are used.

What letters of credit are and how they can be used to reduce risk when importing and exporting.

Interbank transfers, buyer's cheques, banker's drafts, international money orders and debit or credit cards.

Learn about the main transaction types for overseas customers.

Political, economic, currency exchange and banking issues to consider.

Guidance on reducing risks associated with receiving payments from selling goods or services internationally.

The HM Revenue & Customs rules that apply to exporters.

What's involved in selling goods or services to another country.

Remain within the law and promote corporate social responsibility by trading honestly and transparently.

Businesses contribute to communities where goods and services are produced.

Use or sell Fairtrade products in business to promote sustainable development and corporate social responsibility.

Trade ethically and take responsibility for the human rights of workers indirectly involved in your business.

Implement sustainable development policies to minimise your business' negative impact on the world around it.

Audit business activities relating to the market, your workforce, the environment, the community and human rights

How considering social, environmental and economic objectives can make you more competitive.

Implement corporate social responsibility policies when conducting overseas trade.

Find out how and when to make a supplementary declaration when using simplified declarations to bring goods into the UK.

The following top tips will help you to get the support you need to begin exporting.

Apply to HMRC to become a registered exporter on the Registered Exporter (REX) system.

How your business can find reliable suppliers of export packaging and sources of knowledge and expertise in the sector.

How to ensure safe transportation of your goods by using visible, durable and standardised handling instructions.