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.
News
Many business owners want to stay in the single market after leaving the European Union, according to new research.
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New research from HMRC reveals that UK and EU businesses would be hit with a £15bn customs bill if we leave without a deal.
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Small businesses that have prepared for Brexit have spent £3,000 each so far on preparations, according to first survey of SME no-deal planning
Legal advice
Small businesses may be overconfident they are Brexit ready when it comes to GDPR compliance, says Ian Osborne. He offers 5 tips to keep your SME within the law.
News
Upcoming research reveals that small business owners are increasing the amount of cash they're setting aside in preparation for October 31st.
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Fewer UK start-ups were established in the between 2017 and 2018, even in areas with promising growth in recent years.
News
Boris Johnson is preparing for a no-deal Brexit on October 31. What does this mean for your small business and how can you survive it? Giles Dixon shares survival strategies for SMEs braced for no-deal
Small Business Banking
Andrea Leadsom and Michael Gove expected to meet bankers on Thursday to urge them to keep small business loans flowing in event of hard Brexit
Small Business Banking
UK SMEs are facing many business challenges, not least Brexit, that could impact on their ability to keep going, as new research reveals.
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.
News
Leaked Government document laying bare consequences of no-deal Brexit says thousands of retailers who use Amazon and Google to sell online could find their businesses blocked
News
Michael Gove, the cabinet minister in charge of no-deal planning, says HMRC has been told not to pressure SMEs when it comes to paying tax if it comes to no deal
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.