Once more we read that small and medium sized businesses are losing because too few of them are exporting overseas. Failing to plan an export strategy, lack of confidence and - surprise - poor language skills are among the reasons why some SME's shirk back, according to a report in the Financial Times.
How long will the UK moan about poor language skills without actually taking positive steps to solve the problem? English may be known as the language of international trade, but it is foolish ignorance to think that "everyone speaks English".
The economy needs to look outwards and more businesses must look overseas to succeed. That means employing more linguists in the long run, and using qualified translators and interpreters in the meantime.
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