UK VC investment up in Q1 2017, but funding across Europe is down
A new KPMG report has detailed what appears to be a business confidence increase, as UK VC investment has risen in Q1 2017.
Tag: Brexit
It’s important for bosses to understand intellectual property protection
By Staff writer
The importance of intellectual property protection is two-fold. On the one hand, it’s about protecting key business assets and on the other, it’s about unlocking and exploiting the value in those assets through activity such as licensing deals.
Elements in the Great Repeal Bill could spell trouble ahead
By Staff writer
On 30 March 2017, the day after triggering Brexit, the government published its white paper setting out the details of its proposed Great Repeal Bill.
March 2017 economic statistics: All the figures SMEs need to know
Brits will undoubtedly be looking for major change after prime minister Theresa May triggered Article 50. However, March 2017 economic statistics remind us that Brexit is a two-year affair so we don’t have to fear any hard-hitting figures just yet.
The case for investment in Northern Powerhouse businesses
By Staff writer
It should be a truth universally acknowledged that there’s a thriving scene of innovation and entrepreneurship in the North of England.
Government transparency key in post-Brexit world
Article 50 has been triggered, and Charlie Mullins is calling for government transparency to make the process more palatable for remainers and the business community.
When Brexit means exit: Moving a business abroad
By Staff writer
Is Brexit forcing you into moving a business abroad When you are an individual, migration can present tough challenges but when you are moving an entire business, it’s a whole different level of preparation.
Article 50 has been triggered mutually beneficial or utter cluster**ck?
A letter to European council president Donald Tusk announced that Article 50 has been triggered, starting a two-year countdown until Britain leaves the EU. But while MPs congratulate prime minister Theresa May on her wording, we wondered what UK industry leaders had to say.
Brexit Budget won’t boost business confidence Philip Hammond isn’t fooling anyone
By Staff writer
The Spring Budget was the chancellor’s opportunity to instil boost business confidence and get them spending, hiring and investing. Unfortunately, the result was underwhelming.
Brexit plan must treat EU as friends and neighbours not enemies or competitors
As an entrepreneur and business owner who championed remaining, Charlie Mullins firmly believes the Brexit plan must encourage collaboration with the EU.