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Tag: Brexit

Why Brexit isn’t to blame for US tariffs on British goods

October 18, 2019

By Annie May Noonan

The US has imposed costly tariffs on (largely small) luxury goods manufacturers exporting from the UK (in effect from today). Many think that Brexit’s to blame, but is it?

A break down of the first Queen’s Speech in two years

October 14, 2019

By Annie May Noonan

Remember that oscar-winning movie of a (similar) name Well, this is an even more important speech to sit up and listen to as its proposals, if accepted, could directly affect your SME.

The answer to the UK productivity slump” Fix the skills gap

October 8, 2019

By Charlie Mullins

If we want the UK to survive this wave of economic uncertainty, then it’s time to re-direct our focus to improving our employees’ skill set.

Is Brexit indecision enough to prove that a recession is on its way?

October 2, 2019

By Annie May Noonan

Brexit is causing ‘a loss of confidence’ in the UK’s financial sector. But are sentiments about indecision and delay enough to declare that a recession bound disaster is on its way”

What impact will Brexit have on the e-commerce industry?

October 1, 2019

By David Gelb

British e-commerce is booming. But what impact will Brexit have on this innovative and successful sector”

It’s time to pull ourselves out of the Brexit black hole

September 30, 2019

By Charlie Mullins

With any discussion about business and the economy, it would be very easy to get sucked even further into the black hole that’s Brexit. What’s more, a Labour victory could plunger us further into darkness.

How will inflation rates effect SMEs?

September 27, 2019

By Laura McGuire

This summer inflation rates saw a steady slump, but as Brexit looms how will this affect SMEs”

The real reasons why Thomas Cook won’t ‘take off’ again

September 23, 2019

By Annie May Noonan

Thomas Cook, the 175-year-old holiday provider has fallen into administration with dramatic effect. But had the writing been on the wall for a while

What will the next recession look like

September 3, 2019

By Laura McGuire

It’s been over ten years since the last recession. So what will the next one look like Brexit woes and trade wars aren’t helping, here’s what’s in store.

Envelope and (sustainability) friendly plant pots” They’re already here

August 19, 2019

By Laura McGuire

Two Scottish entrepreneurs have revolutionised the plant industry by creating a plant pot which can be posted as a letter. The business dubbed POTR offers self-watering plant pots made from 100% recycled materials.

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