March 2018 economic statistics: All the figures SMEs need to know
While much happened in March 2018, the UK largely focussed on recruitment and ways to retain top and international talent.
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As Brexit edges nearer, how can SMEs retain EU workers?
With research showing that nearly half of high-skilled EU workers are considering leaving the UK in the next five years, George Koureas, a partner at immigration law firm Fragomen, explains what SME owners can do to retain EU talent.
Forget Brexit, slow demand is now the biggest headache for UK business
Slow consumer demand on the high street is combining badly with spikes in inflation to create a tricky situation for business owners, who are spending less time planning for Brexit as a result. Whether or not this is ‘head in the sand’ behaviour is up for debate.
Business energy doesn’t need to be complicated
Choosing suppliers can be a confusing and daunting task, but Total Gas & Power’s fixed price gas and electricity products are designed to be simple and transparent – so you can get on with running your business.
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Majority of UK SMEs want a second referendum on Brexit
Over half of Britain’s SMEs would welcome a second EU referendum on whether or not to accept the Brexit deal when negotiations with the EU conclude, new analysis has found.
Avoid the Brexit inertia and navigate the year ahead
Shaun Thomson, CEO of Sandler Training (UK), looks at how business owners need to address Brexit inertia so that they can’t use it as an excuse to coast.
February 2018 economic statistics: All the figures SMEs need to know
February seemed to be the month where everyone felt the effects of Brexit, whether it was due to the depreciation of the pound or the EU citizens leaving our shores.
Don’t let Brexit become Tech-xit – quality talent will be at stake
Whatever your view on Brexit, we can all agree there are more important issues at stake – our ability to hire and retain quality talent for one – than securing uninterrupted access to cheap flights for stag weekends.
SME confidence hits rock bottom when it comes to international trade
WorldFirst’s Global Trade Barometer has found that SMEs are becoming more pessimestic in terms of international trade.
When it comes to Brexit, don’t end up like Buridan’s ass
Have you heard of Buridan’s ass? Stefano Maifreni, founder and director of Eggcelerate, explains what the term means – and why it relates to Brexit.
Reduced corporation tax and Brexit reversal top SME leaders’ wish list
A survey of British business leaders has revealed that over a third would like to see a Brexit reversal over any other growth stimulation technique.
Brexit paralysis? Finance shows businesses are getting on with it anyway
Whether you are for it, or against it, everyone can agree Brexit has proved to be the most significant challenge businesses have faced in a generation. The resulting uncertainty caused confidence to drop, but the fog may finally be clearing up.
Tell us what’s holding you back from thinking globally
Whether it’s finding the right markets, currency volatility or economic uncertainty, we’d like to know what road blocks stand in the way of thinking globally and embracing international trade.
