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Just six minutes will help you prepare for Brexit.

With less than three weeks to go until the official ‘Brexit’ date, there is still massive uncertainty about what our position as a country will be in relation to the rest of Europe.

How can I plan for Brexit when I don’t know what it looks like?

With so much in flux and no definitive way forward yet agreed, it can be tempting for businesses to take a ‘wait and see’ approach but there is lots you can and should be doing, regardless of your company’s size or sector.

A great place to start is Scottish Enterprise’s #PrepareForBrexit website where you can complete the self-assessment tool.

During this period of uncertainty, it is vital Scottish businesses continue to assess the challenges presented by Brexit and take necessary action to safeguard their growth.

Preparing your business for Brexit is about developing a flexible planning approach so you can adapt and be resilient across potential Brexit outcomes.

Completing the self-assessment tool is a great way to identify what issues you need to consider and how to go about it.

Why not join more than 2,200 companies which have completed the self-assessment to help identify their next steps?

It should only take around six minutes to fill in and will provide advice and information tailored specifically to help your business prepare, including signposting you to expert advice and financial support, where appropriate.

To find out more about all the resources available to help you prepare, visit www. prepareforbrexit.com

To read the Scottish Chambers of Commerce’s simple Brexit overview, and discover other ways Lochaber Chamber of Commerce can help your business thrive, visit www.lochaberchamber.co.uk