Starting up a recruitment agency with the view to placing candidates abroad could become even more rewarding in the near future if a campaign by Keep Britain Working succeeds.

The campaign group said more needs to be done to help UK business expand globally to ensure the UK's recovery remains stable, a view expressed by consumers who were polled recently.

One third of those questioned said businesses should be given tax breaks to support exports, while a similar percentage wanted small companies to have access to more export advice.

Campaign founder James Reed explained that people across the nation "believe that we need to look outward to the global marketplace to secure sustainable recovery".

He went on to urge people to contribute to the 1,000 Ideas for the Next Government campaign currently being run by the group by offering suggestions on how to help businesses thrive.

Companies looking to reach into foreign markets can use contract recruitment services to free up time spent on back office services.