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Read more https://buff.ly/3SBJSq8 The Trade Confidence Outlook, conducted by the BCC’s Insights Unit, is a survey of more than 2,000 UK SME exporters.   It shows SME exports have been broadly static since the pandemic and remain far less likely to see improvements when compared to the pre-pandemic and pre-Brexit period. #brchamber

The British Chambers of Commerce’s Trade Confidence Outlook for Q1 shows that most SME exporters are struggling to boost sales. The Trade Confidence Outlook is conducted by the BCC’s Insights Unit and is a survey of more than 2,000 UK SME exporters. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gK7fxurQ

According to our latest survey with Bibby Financial Services, the continuing impact of Brexit is one of the key factors hampering growth for SME exporters. Check out this article in The Times(£) for more. 👇

Eastern Exporters: The FSB SME Export Taskforce is out today! Commissioned by the The Labour Party, this paper features valuable insights from various trade associations and major firms. With only 10% of SMEs currently exporting, the need for action is clear. So, what can we do to encourage more small firms to export? The paper found five clear missions: ✈️ Trade needs to be a priority across all Government departments. 🚢 Small firms need transparency when it comes to exporting. 🚂 Make paperless transactions the norm across the whole supply chain. 🚚 Give small firms strong support from their first day of trading. 💲 Access to trade finance should be easier. Read the full paper to find out more and join the conversation ⤵️ 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e8QDNH_T #Trade #Exports #SmallBusinesses Candy Richards Ann Scott Suzanna Austin David James Bell

The Trade Confidence Outlook, conducted by the BCC’s Insights Unit, is a survey of more than 2,000 UK SME exporters.   It shows SME exports have been broadly static since the pandemic and remain far less likely to see improvements when compared to the pre-pandemic and pre-Brexit period. In Q4 2018, 28% of SME exporters reported an increase (5 points higher than Q4 2023) and 16% reported a decrease (8 points lower than Q4 2023). Read more here: https://hubs.la/Q02j9sYp0

📢 The SME Export Taskforce paper is out today! We are delighted to have played a key role in the The Labour Party’s SME Export Taskforce, under the leadership of the FSB Westminster (Federation of Small Businesses). With only 10% of SMEs currently exporting, the need for action is clear. So, what can we do to encourage more small firms to export? 🤔 The paper sets out five clear missions: ✈️ Trade needs to be a priority across all Government departments. 🚢 Small firms need transparency when it comes to exporting. 🚂 Make paperless transactions the norm across the whole supply chain. 🚚 Give small firms strong support from their first day of trading. 💲 Access to trade finance should be easier. 📝 We were particularly pleased to have been able to set the Taskforce’s recommendation for measuring success. ➡ This recommendation came directly from our paper ‘Setting a Meaningful Export Target for Britain’: https://lnkd.in/d7ApRZGn Read the full SME Export Taskforce paper below ⤵ #SMEs #export #accesstofinance #ukgovernment #ukeconomy #supplychains #transparency

The Trade Confidence Outlook, conducted by the BCC’s Insights Unit, is a survey of more than 2,000 UK SME exporters.   It shows SME exports have been broadly static since the pandemic and remain far less likely to see improvements when compared to the pre-pandemic and pre-Brexit period. In Q4 2018, 28% of SME exporters reported an increase (5 points higher than Q4 2023) and 16% reported a decrease (8 points lower than Q4 2023). Read more here: https://ow.ly/iE0A50QvXnC

Check out my colleague, Ross Prusakowski’s conversation with Amanda Lang on Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada most recent Trade Confidence Index results.

Red tape, rising costs and increasing regulation are holding back exports, a survey of UK businesses carried out by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has found. Read our article & ask us for advice - https://lnkd.in/euuNcwEx #ExportChallenges #UKBusinesses

How can exporters seize opportunities and transform business in an increasingly challenging legislative environment? In our most recent WABComment, Commercial Associate Ella Paskett highlights some key opportunities for UK exporters in 2024. You can download the full report now - https://lnkd.in/era3fM28