Have you first enquiry from overseas? Wanting to learn about exporting greeting cards? This Starting Up blog has lots of useful tips and links
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Big Changes Ahead for UK Greeting Card Exporters to the U.S.
On July 30, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order eliminating the de minimis exemption for all countries, effective August 29, 2025. Originally planned for 2027, this fast-tracked change will significantly impact small businesses — including UK greeting card publishers exporting to the U.S. But there’s good news: recent updates from Royal Mail offer a more manageable path forward. Royal Mail’s…
Popular Trade Fairs For Greeting Card Publishers
Details of trade fairs held throughout the year with significant sections dedicated to greeting cards.
How to survive your first trade show
An insiders guide to making the most of your first greeting card tradeshow.
Business Basics – getting started in the greeting card industry
Sarah Jackson from Stormy Knight covers some ‘business basics’ that are industry-specific and will equip you with the knowledge needed to start your own company in this creative and exciting sector.
log in to access (Already logged in? Refresh your browser)A Publisher’s Guide to Brokerage
A guide to Brokerage for Greeting Card publishers
log in to access (Already logged in? Refresh your browser)Retailer Sarah Laker shares her top tips for selling into indies
Award willing indie, Sarah Laker, shares the key things she’s looking from all her suppliers, and her top tips for building your business with independent retailers.
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