Brexit

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

Business management

What small businesses should be doing ahead of Brexit

Many small businesses have had little guidance as to what to expect when the UK leaves the European Union. Danielle Levy asks business representatives how companies can prepare

News

Leaders fume as government fails to secure ‘most’ Brexit trade deals

Business executives are furious following a government revealing that most global trade deals may not be sealed by the time we leave the EU.

Business management

How are small businesses preparing for Brexit?

If you have no idea how to make preparations for your small business ahead of Brexit, take some tips from these entrepreneurs.

News

Action small businesses should take to prepare for a ‘no deal’ Brexit

Despite ongoing uncertainty over Brexit and what it will mean in practical terms UK small businesses should be reviewing any potential impact on their organisation and taking contingency steps where necessary. Robert Marchant outlines the top ten practical steps.

News

Why SMEs are at risk of a downturn

SME confidence is suffering due to falling sales and the low level of the pound, but owners should still invest in their companies.

Alternative finance

Alternative funding solution to Brexit finance problems for small businesses

Small businesses may be feeling the uncertainty of Brexit but financiers are focussed on the sector to survive and grow following any exit from the EU

News

Tech business owners warn of Brexit threat to their sector

The letter, signed by small business tech owners, says leaving the EU means companies face a risk of becoming hard to create and fund.

Advice

The best companies to start in a post-Brexit UK

Dermot Campbell, CEO of Kuber Ventures explains what businesses he thinks will succeed in a post-Brexit Britain.

Success stories

Entrepreneur Q&A: ‘The Internet is the current issue for us’

Sandra Corcoran, co-owner of Bradford-based Pennine Cycles, talks about adjusting to life running a business, Brexit and promoting Yorkshire.

News

UK SMEs plan to boost European sales despite Brexit uncertainty

Small businesses are keen to boost sales in Europe, despite uncertainties around Britain's upcoming departure from the EU.

News

Three in five businesses think their prospects will improve in the next year

Most businesses believe their prospects will improve in the next year, despite economic uncertainty and Brexit. Guy Rigby of Smith and Williamson says that the UK is a great place to start a business. but we need more regional business development.

Blog

The flip-flopping sentiment on Brexit: Where do small businesses stand now?

The EU referendum result sparked anguish at the time among small company owners, but with the UK's exit less than a year away, are they starting to come around to Brexit?