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.
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.
U.S. Tariffs: A Faustian Bargain for ‘Made in Italy’?
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni meets Donald Trump in the USA. Promises of investment and nationalism were made — but what’s at stake for Italy’s SMEs, exports, and global identity? Carlos Mosca unpacks the possible scenarios.
The Tariffs Saga: Erosion of Trust in Global Innovation?
The ongoing trade spat between the US and the rest of the world may mean nothing to those that apply them but it creates a climate of distrust and uncertainty that can harm innovation and innovation thinking. Read our latest article.