INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Gary Neville has his eyes on a new goal — overseas expansion

A business trip to Poland provides useful insights as the entrepreneur, media pundit and former footballer considers taking one of his ventures into Europe

Gary Neville: “I am an all or nothing type person. So my view is, if you are going to launch something internationally, or do something even in a different city in this country, you have to commit”
Gary Neville: “I am an all or nothing type person. So my view is, if you are going to launch something internationally, or do something even in a different city in this country, you have to commit”
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The Times

Known for his “all or nothing” approach on the pitch when playing for Manchester United and more recently in business, Gary Neville is reconsidering whether that is the right approach when it comes to making money overseas.

The entrepreneur, media pundit and occasional investor on the BBC’s Dragons’ Den is planning to expand one of his ventures into Europe this year and had originally anticipated being present to make it a success.

“I am an all or nothing type person. So my view is, if you are going to launch something internationally, or do something even in a different city in this country, you have to commit,” he said in an interview with The Times. “I have one business that I am looking to take