2,500 businesses were proactively contacted by the Growth Hub to discuss any potential EU transition related concerns |
The aim was to help businesses navigate new customs and border processes which were set to be implemented by EU member states as soon as the clock struck midnight on New Year ’ s Eve 2020 .
In December 2020 , to prepare for the start of the new year the Swindon and Wiltshire Local Enterprise Partnership recruited a Programme Controller for a new EU Transition Support Service to help local firms understand what the customs changes meant for them . An EU Business Readiness team was formed by the SWLEP ’ s Swindon and Wiltshire
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Growth Hub in partnership with other business support organisations .
A team of dedicated Business Navigators was set up to reach out to the business community , providing information and advice on moving goods between the UK and EU , as well as access to expert support . Staff were seconded from Inspire was Business West and the Export Department retained to support with specialist enquiries .
From the beginning of January to the end of February 2021 , over 2,500 businesses were contacted to discuss their needs
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relating to the EU exit , with 60 referrals made into specialist provision to discuss issues and formulate plans on tackling them .
In addition to the specialist advice service , a range of six webinars were delivered across a range of topics including VAT , Rules of Origin , HR and Changes to Import / Export Documentation . A dedicated section of the Growth Hub website was also set up packed with guidance for local businesses .
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The EU Transition Support Service came to an end at the end of March 2021 , but a whole host of resources are still available via the Growth Hub website .
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