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Brexit and Customs Mentoring Clinics

The UK's exit from the EU has raised many issues for Irish exporters to and through Britain. The impact of Brexit is likely to be long-lasting for affected businesses. Prepare for this new business environment with expert insight into what the future will look like for Irish exporters. These 1.5 hour sessions with also offer helpful advice on how to start reviewing your business model and evaluating and preparing for the challenges that lie ahead.

What You Will Learn in This One-to-One Session?

Your free 1.5 hour session with a Brexit and Customs expert will allow you to analyse your exposure to Brexit and mitigate business-specific risks. Areas of potential impact for your business which can be discussed include:

• UK market dynamics – possible market contraction; buy British campaigns
• Currency – impact on profits; delayed decision making due to uncertainty
• Customers – impact on customers leading to challenges and opportunities
• Competition – expect new and increased competition
• Sourcing – impact on cost, certainty and quality; dependence on UK distributors
• Transport and logistics – established transport routes may no longer be optimal
• Regulations and standards – may change for exporting to and importing from UK
• Customs, tariffs and taxation – may see an increase in administration, cost and time
• Movement of people – possible restrictions

Delivery

1.5 Hour Sessions with your time to be confirmed at registration.