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BIPC international import export trade industry guide.

This guide is designed for anyone starting or running a business related to the international trade import and export industry. It is an overview of key resources available for free at the British Library Business & IP Centre relevant to International trade import and export. Including:

  • Market research and statistics
  • Complete Business Reference Advisor (COBRA) fact sheets
  • Trade magazines and newsletters
  • Business news and journals
  • Directories of companies and industry contacts
  • Small business help books
  • Internet sources

Many of these resources in this guide are subscription only, but you can use them free of charge at the Business & IP Centre. All you need is a free British Library Reader Pass.

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If you have any questions, our information specialists at the Business & IP Centre will be happy to help. Pop into the BIPC Reading Room on the first floor in
the British Library, or email one of the team at bipc@bl.uk.

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Market information databases

Whether you need to research your customers and competitors, understand industry trends or find suppliers and funding, our databases can help you start and grow your business. Give your small business the edge by accessing the same market insights used by big business.

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BIPC open shelves

Pop into the Business & IP Centre Reading Room to explore business resources available on our open shelves. Business how-to books, patent information, trade journals and other business literature covering manufacturing, wholesale trading, retailing and distribution of major industrial and services sectors in the UK. 

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Business events and networking

Meet other small business owners, book one-to-ones with our business information specialists, and learn from industry leaders on funding, marketing, finance and more.

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