Funding Opportunities for Small Businesses – September 2025
Discover SME funding opportunities this September, plus news on NorthStar’s festival sponsorship and Scottish Enterprise Awards nomination.
Shifting Trade Winds: What Next for SMEs?
Global trade faces turbulence, but it is not vanishing, it is transforming. SMEs that diversify markets, localise supply chains, and embrace digital agility will turn uncertainty into resilience and growth.
Focus on Scotland: Whisky and Heritage drive the economy
NorthStar Consulting’s UK Food & Beverage division supports Scotland’s whisky industry and heritage tourism with strategic know-how, helping SMEs and exporters thrive globally.
How Small Businesses Can Achieve Global Success: Balancing Market Fit and Culture Fit
Expanding your small business internationally is exciting—but tricky. Success comes from balancing market fit and culture fit. Learn how to adapt products, connect with local customers, and avoid cultural missteps (or meme-worthy mistakes!) to grow globally with confidence.
No More Tax-Free Imports?
From August 29, 2025, the US ends the de minimis exemption, meaning parcels under $800 are now subject to tariffs. Learn how this impacts SMEs, small sellers, and cross-border shipping, and explore strategies to manage costs and logistics.