News of a trade deal brings optimism for SMEs in the new year
With a UK-EU post-Brexit trade deal on the horizon, Real Business rounds up responses from the business community on SME investment and private sector growth in 2021.
Creative Nature: British business grows outside the EU to avoid Brexit uncertainty
Real Business talks to Julianne Ponan, CEO of Creative Nature, about her concerns about how the Brexit transition is likely to go and the moves the company has taken to...
Bradfords Gifts: Keeping things sweet through the Brexit transition
Real Business talks to James McGoldrick, co-owner of Bradfords Gifts, about how the company is navigating Brexit to ensure a smooth transition.
Fenton: The independent jewellery company which planned for Brexit from the start
Real Business talks to Jerome Brustlein, COO of Fenton, about how the independent jewellery company is navigating Brexit for a smooth transition.
Food labelling and Brexit: Is your food business ready for the transition?
While the Government has extended the deadline past January 2021 in some cases, food producers, manufacturers and retailers need to prepare for new requirements for food labelling coming into force on 1 January 2021, warns legal expert Amy Peacey
Why UK businesses should act NOW to move goods in or out of Europe
If you’re a UK business with goods you need to move in or out of Europe, you should move them NOW, before potential tariffs post 1st January 2021. Tax expert Andrew Oury explains.
81 days to Brexit: Business Secretary urges SMEs to prepare for the end of the transition period
Businesses need to take action now to prepare for the UK’s new start on 1 January 2021, says Business Secretary Alok Sharma in a letter to over 600,000 firms across the UK.
From recession to coronavirus: Why UK SMEs are always adapting
UK SMEs have been on a rollercoaster ride since 2008 when the global recession hit. Since then, they’ve had Brexit to deal with and now, coronavirus.
The future of brand Britain (post-Brexit)
Will iconic ‘brand Britain’ products thrive in the global market after we leave the EU?
Measuring the impact of Brexit on HR teams
HR teams need to be prepared for post-Brexit life. Here are some of the challenges HR could face around Brexit this year.
Details of UK’s points based immigration system revealed
Home Secretary Priti Patel has revealed details of a new points-based immigration system, marking an end to the “free movement of people” in the UK.
Will new chancellor, Rishi Sunak be an advocate for UK business?
Rishi Sunak has replaced Sajid Javid as chancellor. Does his background story give us any indication of how he’ll help UK business?