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General Election

News

The future of Britain in 2022 – General Election priorities

In the run up to the 2017 General Election, a new survey takes a look at the current political mood of the public and the issues people care about the most.

Export & Import

Do government manifestos lack an agenda for trade?

In the run up to the Snap General election in June, Gary Lynch of GS1 UK takes a look at what each parties manifestos mean for UK businesses.

News

Does the Tory manifesto do enough to help UK SMEs?

Here, Mark Brownridge, director general of the EIS Association, discusses whether the Conservative party manifesto does enough for UK Small businesses.

News

Disruptive general election could cause growth woes for UK businesses

More than a third of UK businesses see ‘political disruption’ from the snap general election as a growth risk.

Advice

Snap election: SMEs should plan for more short-term turmoil

Here, Salvador Amico of Menzies LLP, discusses how the Snap election this June could affect British small businesses.

News

British SMEs enter the election season on a wave of optimism

British optimism from SMEs is higher than in the last quarter of 2016 and at its highest point going into the election season.

Advice

French election: How UK businesses can ready themselves for uncertainty

Here, Jake Trask, FX research director at OFX, gives us advice on how businesses can prepare for the impact of the French Presidential Election.

Blog

Access to finance 

Small businesses are being promised the world as the next General Election looms closer.

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 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

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