Export expert (TT Jun09 p29-31)

Last year’s slide in the value of sterling against major currencies such as the dollar and the euro made life even more unpredictable for many companies. However, there are signs that sterling’s loss has produced a gain for the UK’s trading performance, despite the global downturn. To capitalise on the opportunities offered by a weaker currency, the government has recently been making efforts to step up its support for exporters.