By Dave Gosling
A growing number of family business owners are opting to review succession plans in light of current Brexit uncertainty and how it might affect retirement planning. Facing such turbulence, open and honest communication between shareholders is vital and must be maintained.
It’s easy to get fixated on what the terms of any Brexit deal are likely to be, and therefore what kind of market access we are likely to enjoy. We can though be relatively certain that a deal will be worked out that gives UK firms, whether exporting goods or raising capital, access to the EU.
If you thought “Ukip The Musical” – yes, there was one – was the crème of the crop in terms of strange theatre productions, then you obviously haven’t heard that the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) received a trademark request for some Brexit-themed stage entertainment.
The Brexit vote has plunged all companies – big and small, domestic and international – into the abyss of the unknown when it comes to tax matters and how to plan for the future.
Britain’s vote to leave the EU may have substantial impact on the new European Unitary Patent Court (UPC). In fact, the system is likely to collapse.
A week after the UK voted to leave the EU, the mayor of London has written an open letter to businesses and individuals about the capital’s position in the world.
Keep calm and carry on was the message from Westminster to the UK business community in the wake of the Brexit vote. Unfortunately, it’s been a case of do as I say, not do as I do from our political classes.
In a frank and impromptu Q&A in front of the press today, Real Business heard first-hand of the Virgin founder’s fury and upset at the nation’s decision to leave the European Union, claiming that it’s been a “bloodbath” since the announcement was made.
By Jan Cavelle
While the UK’s politicians are bickering among themselves and doing nothing to calm our uncertainty, business leaders need to take note of Mark Carney and provide the voice of stability.
The ramifications of the referendum decision the country made on Thursday 23 June will be felt for generations to come. Nobody knows for certain what will happen, which for many, no matter which way they voted, will be a concerning prospect.
