Video Case Study - Exporters Benefit from a Weaker Pound
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
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This super video clip is an excellent example of how the recent weakness in the Pound can generate sales opportunities for exporters. With a price advantage of around 25-30%, exporters with the right product and a suitable promotional mix can win significant new business during 2009 (we need them to!). A great video too for explaining in simple terms how an exporter can hedge the risk foreign exchange fluctuations. Certainly worth showing to the A2 students…
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