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Don’t face Brexit alone, get help from Business West


As the Brexit negotiations enter a crucial phase, the level of noise coming out of Brussels and Westminster has reached fever pitch, making it increasingly difficult for businesses to plan for life outside of the EU. While opinion


and


misinformation is everywhere, facts are painfully thin on the ground. That’s why, Business West has launched Trading Through Brexit to help businesses start to plan after March 2019. Led by Business West director of


policy Matt Griffith, an experienced business adviser with expertise in trade negotiations and economy policy, Trading Through Brexit is a one- stop-shop for trade related Brexit advice that you can trust.


16 insight NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2018


What’s more it’s totally shaped by you.


‘While


opinion and misinformation is everywhere, facts are painfully thin on the ground’


Trading Through Brexit is a free up-to-the minute advice and guidance service that aims to deliver the latest planning information as the Brexit negotiations and eventual EU exit unfold. Central to this is a platform that enables businesses to submit burning questions to our expert team of policy and international trade experts. We’ll answer as


many questions as possible and share with you through regular updates and through a series of information designed to help you and other businesses understand your options and be better prepared for the future. Here’s a taster of some of the questions Matt and his team have


answered for businesses just like yours: • Will I still have to pay VAT after Brexit? If so, how will it change?


• What import tariffs could be imposed on my exported products if the UK has not negotiated any trade agreements with the EU or other countries?


• Is there a simple checklist I can use to help me understand the


steps I should take to prepare for Brexit?


Register today at


www.tradingthroughbrexit.co.uk to submit your question. We’ll also keep you informed via regular emails, which will provide a round- up of key topics raised through questions, trade related insights and links to relevant content as the negotiations unfold. Don’t go it alone, get prepared and trade through Brexit with Business West.


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