Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Guides, advice and the latest news on exporting, importing, logistics and shipping for the UK small business. As well as offering practical help on export and import topics, this section contains interviews and case studies with young businesses that have captured the opportunity to enhance their offering to a global status.
With some brands burning EU returns rather than have to pay the cost of reimporting them into Britain, what can a small business do if a European customer refuses delivery?
Export & Import
Export & Import
An estimated 26,000 microbusiness sellers who sell into Europe will be dragged into registering for VAT for the first time
Export & Import
5 tips to ensure stock from European suppliers continues to flow as uninterrupted as possible now that Britain has left the EU
Export & Import
Increased paperwork, costs, delays and confusion over rules cited at stumbling blocks in British Chambers of Commerce survey.
Accounting
UK small businesses face having to register for VAT in each EU country they sell direct to, which could cost tens of thousands of pounds for the privilege of paying tax in Europe
Export & Import
Europe's small businesses call for minimum three-month post-Brexit implementation period, even if a UK-EU deal is agreed
Export & Import
In this guide, we'll tell you what needs to be sorted out so that you can export to the EU after the Brexit transition.
Export & Import
Importing from the EU post Brexit will involve more paperwork. Follow this guide to post-Brexit imports to help ease the headache
Export & Import
In this guide, we'll tell you what needs to be sorted out so that you can export to the EU after the Brexit transition.
Export & Import
Importing from the EU post Brexit will involve more paperwork. Follow this guide to post-Brexit imports to help ease the headache
Export & Import
Post-Brexit import and export paperwork is expected to cost UK businesses around £7bn a year. Where to find customs help for your small business
Export & Import
The Treasury will automatically enroll small business that trade with the EU with customs identification in bid to stave off chaos of a no-deal Brexit.
Export & Import
Small businesses involved in international trade see US protectionism and global economic slowdown as greater threats than no-deal Brexit
Export & Import
Paul Galpin gives delivery advice to help small business retailers cash in rather than crash out this Christmas.
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
Business Technology
Landlines as we know them will be scrapped in 2027 – along with a raft of upcoming business changes. Here's how to ensure your communications set-up is fit for whatever the future brings
Business Technology
With the landline shutdown coming fast, there’s never been a better time to switch to VoIP. Don’t let your small business be left behind!
Export & Import
Many factors can affect products’ journeys from A to B. Here are some tips for best practice for successful shipping in the modern world