Insights
Grow your business
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5 things to look for when building business relationships abroad
25 August
Building business relationships abroad can be more challenging than domestic relationships, but the key principles of trust and reliability are the same. Find out what you should look for.
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Move to offsite construction – can it help the construction industry?
24 August
With the construction industry facing mounting insolvencies, can a move to offsite construction help? Read more about the construction revolution.
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What is a B Corp and why should my SME become one?
22 July
Becoming a B Corp can help your SME do good while doing business. Find out what a B Corp business is, how it works and how you can make a difference.
Protect your revenues
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Delivery fears as Santa hit by #logistics challenges
12 December
Santa’s decision to centralise manufacturing in a single global hub in Northern Lapland previously seemed a wise choice. However, amid the supply chain and other problems of late 2021, his business model is under strain.
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Cash flow issues in business: Rising cost of materials
07 September
Higher prices for raw materials is causing cash flow issues in business. What can your SME do to avoid bad debt?
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Global debt collection: The biggest risks for UK companies
29 July
Find out the best and worst places for debt collection, as the Allianz Trade Collection Complexity Ranking considers local payment practices, court proceedings and insolvency frameworks.
Economic research
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Retail insolvencies up in 2022, but will 2023 be brighter?
18 January
Consumers continued to tighten their purse strings in the run up to Q4 2022, further increasing the risk of retail insolvencies. But could 2023 see a turnaround for the retail sector?
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Business Strategy For The 2023 Recession
16 January
Firms of all sizes face a tough year as the UK economy is set to shrink in 2023. Use this time to protect your company, and plan your business strategy in recession.
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The Cost of Christmas for Small Businesses: The Rising Price of Christmas Lunch
21 December
The soaring cost of your small business staff Christmas lunch may be a shock this year, but it’s a sign of the growing pressures on firms.
Customer stories
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Customer growth through credit insurance
15 September
How fintech Lenderwize used trade credit insurance APIs from Allianz Trade to grow its unique market in digital assets
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How trade credit insurance is helping this Dubai firm grow faster
03 September
Working with Allianz Trade provided benefits from day one when this Dubai-based shipping firm moved into oil and chemicals trading.
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Growing safely – Finding new clients
22 April
What I am most proud of is the confidence that Allianz Trade provided for this company to expand. My client’s turnover went from 18m to 25m in a year!