The start of “Hell Week” for sterling: What you need to know
There are several levels of hell that sterling could experience this week, all of which will affect the country’s army of SMEs in some way.
Tag: Pound
September 2017 economic statistics: All the figures SMEs need to know
Our September 2017 economic statistics unfortunately unveil a month mired with data that pointed out issues within the UK economy.
When the pound dropped we saw a surge in online exports
After PayPal revealed SMEs were benefitting from the weak pound to grow online exports, Real Business spoke with the company’s MD, Mark Brant, for further details.
The reality of Brexit: Part one glass half empty
In this two-part exploration of the reality of Brexit, we explore the potential disadvantages and opportunities afforded to small businesses in the UK post-EU. In order to ensure we end things on a high, let’s kick things off with the disadvantages.
How small businesses can make it big in the US
The majority (59 percent) of British retail decision-makers consider the US to be the most important retail e-commerce market, despite the fact that less than half (44 per cent) of UK retailers currently sell to the US.
The unexpected Brexit-based Marmite twist you?ll either love it or you?ll hate it
This week, as the pound has rocketed even lower, we experienced a strange side-effect of Brexit that I don’t think anybody predicted back in June Marmite has become slightly more difficult to get hold of.
Brexit: What happens to the SMEs now the government has been rebooted
By Doron Cohen
Following the denial, anger, depression and acceptance, now comes the bargaining. After a summer recess in which fledgling ministers switched off, now the UK’s new government cabinet has rebooted itself to “brainstorm” the reality of Brexit.
The plunging Pound: How to avoid being a victim
By David Lamb
For most small business owners, the day-to-day challenge of growing the company, keeping customers happy and paying staff and suppliers leaves them little time to worry about currency markets. But volatile exchange rates aren’t just a problem for City traders.