CitySprint’s Bailey says prep is key if SMEs are to survive and thrive post-Brexit
How business responded to the general election results
Business organisations have been quick to respond to the general election results. Anna Tobin investigates what they had to say
Shred-it’s Osborne says it’s vital you get your data ready for Brexit
Ian Osborne, vice president UK & Ireland for document destruction service provider Shred-it highlights the importance of being up-to-date with data protection best practice as Brexit approaches
The Institute of Directors urges next Government to see sense on trade
The Institute of Directors publishes a series of papers calling on the next Government to concentrate on details of international trade. Anna Tobin reports
Over 50% of UK SMEs ill-prepared for Brexit finds Bibby SME Confidence Tracker
Bibby Financial Services quarter three SME Confidence Tracker shows that 54% of UK SMEs were not prepared for Brexit before the October 31 deadline. Anna Tobin reports
Brexit uncertainty means big brands not betting on little brands surmises Tootsa MacGinty founder
Kate Pietrasik, founder of childrenswear clothing brand Tootsa MacGinty, explains why she gets the feeling that the larger stores will cut back on stocking independent brands in the Brexit climate
FSB urges next Government to get back to business
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is calling on whoever forms the next Government to get back to business. Anna Tobin reports
SMEs on the island of Ireland worst hit by Brexit uncertainty finds InterTradeIreland
InterTradeIreland’s latest All-Island Business Monitor finds that Brexit remains the single biggest challenge for small Irish businesses. Anna Tobin reports
Protect your supply chains now from Brexit urges Odesma’s Ed Cross
Ed Cross, executive director of Cheshire-based procurement consultancy Odesma explains why it is critical to protect your supply chains from Brexit, in whatever form it takes