How to plan for Brexit

Recent research shows that 88% of e-commerce businesses already sell overseas, and 45% see international sales as vital to the future of their business.
As overseas trade is so important to many small businesses, Brexit is a major concern. While uncertainty rules now, there are certain things we do know:

• VAT and import duties will probably change.
• There will undoubtedly be an increase in documentation on imports and customs clearance costs will probably change. It’s also probable that there will be delays on clearing customs.
• If sourcing from an EU country and then selling back into the EU, it’s probable that a reintroduction tax will be introduced. Higher delivery and fulfilment costs to EU countries should be considered, and there is still going to be volatility surrounding currency exchange rates, which will impact sourcing and selling prices.
• It’s possible that EU online shoppers may turn away from the UK.

Read how to plan for the impending Brexit.

Brexit Destined to Bring Big Benefits to UK’s Entrepreneurs

It is rapidly becoming apparent that Brexit is changing the business landscape for the UK’s aspiring entrepreneurs. New research recently confirmed this, as almost half of the Britons surveyed said they believe that entrepreneurs will be the biggest winners of Brexit as the UK leaves the EU.

Read the full article on the Turner Little Blog.

UK SMEs Express Optimism Over Trump and Brexit

There is a perception that the election of Donald Trump as US President and the UK’s decision to leave the EU will be bad for British small businesses. But in a recent survey, British small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) expressed optimism over both the “Trump effect” and Brexit. 

Turner Little reports.

How Theresa May Plans To Build British Modern Industrial Strategy

Last year, UK Prime Minister Theresa May revealed that Brexit will begin in March 2017. She has made it clear that her government will pursue hard Brexit, placing national sovereignty over freedom of movement. Recently, May released her Modern Industrial Strategy green paper, outlining how Whitehall will help businesses expand and boost economic progress, in a post-hard Brexit Britain.

Read the full article here.

How Could Brexit Change Trademark Protection?

It is wise to use trademarks to protect your firm’s intellectual property (IP), to gain a competitive edge in your chosen industry. Trademarks are governed by British and European regulations, so what happens when the UK leaves the EU? Turner Little asks: how could Brexit change trademark protection?

Read the full article on whether Brexit will impact current trademark issues on the Turner Little blog.

UK to Begin Brexit In Early 2017

Prime Minister Theresa May has announced that the UK will start the process of leaving the EU (Brexit) in early 2017. Turner Little considers what this could mean for your small business going forward.

UK Chancellor Announces Corporation Tax Cut

After the recent Brexit vote, the UK has needed to ensure other countries continue to invest in the country. As part of this, UK Chancellor George Osborne has announced that the nation’s corporation tax rate will be cut significantly, to encourage investors to do business in Britain. 

Turner Little comments.

How Could Brexit Benefit Your Business?

On the 23rd June, the UK voted to leave the EU (often referred to as ‘Brexit’). Many experts have called this development an economic disaster, but others are now arguing that it could prove advantageous to some UK-based companies.

Turner Little asks: how could Brexit benefit your business?

How Could Brexit Impact Your Firm’s Intellectual Property Rights?

Your intellectual property (IP) rights are one of your firm’s most lucrative assets. Therefore, it is vital that you safeguard your IP at all times, to ensure you continue to generate revenue and retain your ability to compete with other businesses.


With the UK recently voting to leave the EU, Turner Little asks: how could Brexit impact your firms IP rights?