Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
The archive for all our articles on Brexit and its impact and implications for UK small businesses.
Export & Import
The introduction of the Border Target Operating Model will make it harder for UK businesses to import meat and dairy products.
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Plans to transition to a UKCA designation system for business products, separate from the EU's CE marking, have been put on hold
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Nearly 80% of firms that trade with the EU say that the current Brexit deal is not helping them increase sales or grow their business
Export & Import
Importing plants is a complex process. This guide will walk you through it, with Joe Thompson of Underleaf describing his experiences
Legal advice
We explain the new UKCA mark which has replaced the CE mark for products sold on the market in Great Britain
Export & Import
More than three quarters of small businesses that export to Europe say the EU trade deal has not helped them grow sales
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The British Chamber of Commerce has called on the government to make exporting easier for SMEs, such as reducing red tape
Export & Import
Anybody who imports from the EU will have to submit paperwork in advance of goods entering the country from January 1 2022. Here's how you can prepare for EU import changes as Brexit restrictions bite
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Tory ministers have been saying that businesses are to blame amid post-Brexit fuel and staff shortages as they didn't prepare adequately
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Chancellor Rishi Sunak is to announce measures to bolster the workforce, such as helping older people get into work
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The Brexit Support Fund closed to new applications last month despite distributing around a third of its funding pot
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More than two fifths of UK SMEs claim that Brexit will or already has resulted in redundancies
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
To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis
Investing in a franchise
Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.