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EU – European Union

Export & Import

Europe’s small businesses call for three-month post-Brexit transition period

Europe's small businesses call for minimum three-month post-Brexit implementation period, even if a UK-EU deal is agreed

International Business

Small businesses must act now to continue to trade with the EU

Many UK businesses are putting themselves at risk of not being able to continue trading in the EU if a no deal Brexit occurs. A few simple steps can ensure business can continue

Business management

Brexit: what businesses should do before we leave the European Union

The time is ticking until Brexit and there's no sense in waiting around. Mohit Paul of BluJay Solutions explains how you should prepare for customs, tariff and trade changes before we leave the European Union.

News

Businesses should become global employers after Brexit

Experts say businesses should look for opportunities and become global employers after Brexit.

News

SME planning focus now shifts to EU free trade agreement

A quarter of larger SMEs not borrowing money until referendum outcome known, compared to six per cent of micro SMEs.

Employing & managing staff

EU national workers: How to secure their future in the UK

Employers need to be aware of the changing law surrounding hiring EU national workers and how it might affect their business.

Export & Import

How EU membership affects financial services

This article looks at why financial services are so important to the UK’s economy, how financial rules are decided in the EU and whether this is a good thing.

News

FSB welcomes EU trade focus on small business

The Federation of Small Businesses has warmly received the European Commission's new small business-friendly trade strategy.

News

SMEs: Britain should withdraw from the EU

British businesses think the UK ought to withdraw from the European Union as the continent teeters on the brink of economic crisis.

News

Small Business Act ‘needed in Europe’

The Small Business Act should be made legally binding to support companies' growth, says the European parliament.

News

UK SMEs lukewarm on euro

Small businesses in the UK are treating the introduction of the euro in physical form on 1 January with indifference at best and dismay at worst.

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