At the time of writing, there are just 33 days until the end of the transition period. And whilst 2020 has been incredibly difficult for businesses across sectors, Brexit will wait for no company. Research recently released from Aldermore found that 47% of SMEs who import goods and services from the EU have made no
This month (November) we hosted a webinar as part of Business Wales’ Excelerator Consortium’s growth programme looking at how the Brexit Transition will affect business strategy. Watch the full webinar below, and learn more on the Excelerator Consortium’s YouTube channel here. Learn more about preparing your business with our free Brexit Knowledge Bank, or seek
Over the last few months we’ve joined Business Wales for a webinar series supporting local companies to navigate Brexit and the road ahead. This episode looks at the upcoming end to the EU transition period and asks whether your business is ready. What are the implications at the end of the transition period?How do you
The National Audit Office has warned in a new report that it is ‘very unlikely’ that every company that deals in UK/EU trade will be fully prepared for the end of the transition period, saying that flaws in the Government’s Brexit planning will likely lead to significant disruption. The report says that a lot of
Automotive firms in the UK have spent over £735 million preparing for Brexit, with over £235m already having been invested this year. That’s according to research from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), which published its figures alongside a last-minute plea fo the Government to agree a zero-tariff, zero-quota trade agreement with the
Over half of Irish businesses have admitted they’re struggling to understand new customs clearance procedures that are due to come into effect next year. That’s according to a survey by customs clearance service Declaron, which quizzed 300 Irish firms on their Brexit preparedness. The survey also found that nine in 10 medium to large companies
Last month, Go Exporting teamed up with Allica Bank to host a webinar which discussed how small and medium-sized businesses can unlock new markets to future-proof their firms. On-top of specialist advice, the Q&A at the end also provided some great insights. The webinar is free to watch right here.
The UK and Japan have put pen to paper on a trade deal that will allow tariff-free exports for 99% of British goods. It’s the first major trade deal signed by the Government following the Brexit vote with international trade minister, Liz Truss said it’s a sign of future potential. The main benefits for UK
Earlier this month we joined Business Wales for a webinar series supporting local companies to navigate Brexit and the road ahead. This episode looks at working with agents and distributors, looking at the difference between the two and which is best, how to find the right distributors or agents, managing your partner, whether to go
If the UK’s exit from the European Union had its’ own Doomsday Clock, then the time has been steadily ticking towards midnight for some months now. The rhetoric from both sides of the negotiation table has been strong, with Boris Johnson saying himself only a few days ago that UK businesses should now prepare for