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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 Technology

Why you should upgrade your tech now rather than later

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

Should I buy a franchise or go solo?

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.

Partner content

16 ways to improve your business cash flow

Read here for 16 tried and tested tips and tricks to improve potential cash flow problems

Business management

How to create good cashflow habits

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