Online marketplaces send SME exports soaring
Britain is moving closer towards its stated export target according to a report from international payments provider WorldFirst, in large part due to online marketplaces.
Tag: Brexit
The best regions to invest in are outside London
By Staff writer
London may be a magnet for the international wealthy, but British investor and entrepreneur Javad Marandi suggests the best regions to invest in post-Brexit are outside the capital.
The Brexit scales barely tilt in favour of Leave or Remain
Never has there been a more divided topic than Brexit. The likes of James Dyson call for a clean break?, while JD Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin deems it a risk. These opposing forces have even been likened with the Skywalkers Dyson taking the place of Luke and Martin replacing Vader.
Jean-Claude Juncker: The latest in a long line of European despots
Julius Caesar was an early adopter (“I came, I saw, I conquered ), Napoleon Bonaparte took up the mantel, Benito Mussolini fancied himself as such and Adolf Hitler came within an ace of succeeding. Now we have Jean-Claude Juncker.
Hedge your bets: Keeping an eye on the pound when trading overseas
Trading overseas is fraught with challenges, and one important thing is to keep an eye on domestic currencies.
Resilient and ambitious firms can still enter the Amazon Growing Business Awards 2017
The UK is full of inspiring and healthily-growing companies and Real Business will shine a light on the achievements of such firms through our Amazon Growing Business Awards 2017 in a period mired with uncertainty.
Countdown to self-disrupt: The threat of innovation and the future of UK SMEs
By Staff writer
Disruption is a term that gets used a lot. So much so that it’s fallen into the category of business jargon. But the result of this overuse is that it makes it easy for UK SMEs to dismiss the reality that underpins it, and that has dangerous consequences.
Corporation tax: The race Britain can never win
By Staff writer
Like or not, Brexit is beginning and the effects are impacting businesses in the UK. But, while we are starting to see the fallout, many questions remain unanswered. And one of these questions involves corporation tax.
Freelancer confidence drops despite pay rates remaining strong
Freelance workers’ confidence has taken a hit, with some blaming Brexit and government policy.
Trend towards self-employment continues despite economic uncertainty
Lots of people in the UK are choosing to “reset” their lives and careers and going self-employed, despite the uncertain economic climate.