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Brexit

The archive for all our articles on Brexit and its impact and implications for UK small businesses.

News

Despite Brexit, the UK is the best country to start a business

There is a greater optimism from the UK population toward UK economic outlook than European economic outlook, a new study reveals.

News

Millions of SMEs in Brexit trade limbo

Small businesses are relying on international income, but uncertainty around Brexit is leaving them in a trade limbo.

News

A fifth of UK startups expect to open a European outpost due to Brexit

Nearly a quarter of UK startups expect to open a European outpost due to Brexit, according to research from Silicon Valley Bank.

Blog

What you need to know about the UK’s Brexit negotiation stance

Here, Phil Foster, managing director of Love Energy Savings, gives us the rundown on the UK's Brexit negotiations from Prime Minister Theresa May.

News

Brexit concerns outweighed by cash flow and skills as barriers to growth

Concerns over cash flow and recruitment skills gaps are a greater barrier to growth than Britain leaving the European Union, according to research.

News

UK job market stands strong in six months following Brexit

Job vacancies, candidate applications and advertised salaries continue to rise in the months following Brexit, a new study reveals.

News

Impact of Brexit on skills crisis not significant for SMEs

There is little worry that Brexit will have a radical effect on global talent markets, but there is a fear that Britain will be the main loser, a new report reveals.

News

Businesses fear post-Brexit era – planning for a new future

Two thirds of businesses say Brexit vote has negatively impacted their growth potential and will be financially damaging to their organisation.

Employing & managing staff

A third of UK SMEs expect Brexit to make hiring harder

Nearly half of British SMEs believe leaving the EU will be damaging for their business, but haven't planned to deal with the impact.

News

SMEs keep cool on Brexit, but scale back growth plans for 2017

AXA Business Insurance’s latest temperature check of small businesses in the wake of the Brexit result reveals a mood of calm prevails.

News

Most SMEs are unprepared for further Brexit turbulence

In spite of the uncertainties and turbulence triggered by the UK's vote to leave the European Union, most SMEs are unprepared, a new study finds.

News

Brexit will have no impact on consumer Christmas spending

Anticipated spend for Christmas this year is higher than last year as consumers shrug off Brexit worries, a new study reveals.

Business Loans

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.

Business Technology

Future-proof your business communications set-up

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

Friendly guide – top tips for small businesses switching to VoIP

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

Avoid delays with exports and imports

Many factors can affect products’ journeys from A to B. Here are some tips for best practice for successful shipping in the modern world