دانلود کتاب Brexit For Dummies

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Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Introduction
About This Book
Foolish Assumptions
Icons Used in This Book
Beyond This Book
Where to Go from Here
Part 1: Getting Familiar with Brexit
Chapter
1: What Is Brexit and What Does It Mean for You?
The Votes Are In, But How Did We Get Here?
Looking at the 2016 results in more detail
Understanding the UK’s complex relationship with Europe
Breaking Down the Brexit Timeline
Looking at the Key Elements of the Brexit Negotiations
Deal or No Deal? Brexit Goes Down to the Wire
How Businesses Reacted to the Brexit Decision
Assessing the Potential Impact of Brexit on Your Business
Trading across borders
Dealing with logistics challenges
Managing the impact on employees and access to labor
Looking at other considerations
Planning for the impact on your business
Looking to life after Brexit
Chapter
2: The Road to Brexit: The UK’s Rocky Relationship with the EU
From Empire to the Aftermath of World War II
The end of an empire
Keeping Europe at arm’s length
Flares and Friends: The UK and Europe Cozy Up in the 1970s
Officially joining the club
Looking for greater influence in Europe
Things (Start To) Fall Apart: The UK and Europe in the 1980s and Early 1990s
Alarm bells start ringing in the 1980s
Black Wednesday
The Maastricht Treaty
The increasing transfer of power
Rising Euroscepticism from the 1990s Onward
Right, Lads, Let’s Have a Vote
Drawing the Battle Lines: Looking at the Key Issues in the Brexit Referendum
Britain’s financial contributions to the EU
Immigration and free movement of people
The tricky issue of trade
UK sovereignty
Divided kingdom? How the referendum results played out across the UK
Meanwhile, what did the EU make of all this?
Part 2: Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
Chapter
3: Negotiating the UK’s Exit from the EU
Understanding the Scope of the Withdrawal Agreement
The A-Team? Introducing Each Side’s Negotiating Team
On the UK team
On the EU team
Exploring the Draft Withdrawal Agreement
It’s going to cost how much?
Transitioning smoothly with the “transition period”
Abiding by EU laws
Formalizing citizens’ rights
Why hasn’t anything been agreed on trade yet?
Northern Ireland and the tricky issue of the “backstop”
Getting Parliamentary Agreement on the, er, Agreement
Voting on the withdrawal deal: Round 1
Voting on the withdrawal deal: Round 2
More votes, and Brexit is delayed (for the first time)
Voting on the withdrawal deal: Round 3
Brexit is delayed . again
So, what happens next?
Chapter
4: Everybody Needs Good Neighbors: Looking at Long-Term UK–EU Relations
Understanding the Declaration on Future Relations and How It Differs from the Withdrawal Agreement
Trading in Goods and Services in the Future
Looking at the UK’s potential trading relationship with the EU
Considering whether the UK can just trade with the EU under World Trade Organization rules
Seeing what will happen with trading in financial services
Looking at UK trade with the rest of the world
Building Regulatory Cooperation between the UK and the EU
Solving the Thorny Issue of Customs Arrangements
Aiming for tariff-free trade with Europe
Knowing what will happen to VAT on goods from the EU
Considering What “No More Free Movement” Will Mean in Practice
Forming the Basis for Formal Post-Brexit Negotiations
Preparing for a potentially bumpy road ahead
Looking at some of the factors that may impact negotiations and future relations
Part 3: Getting Down to Business: The Impact of Brexit on UK Companies
Chapter
5: Importing and Exporting Goods and Services between the UK and the EU
Looking at UK Trade around the World
Understanding Big-Picture Importing and Exporting Issues
Negotiating future trading relationships
The impact of deal or no deal
Stripping back the hype on tariffs
Will UK Businesses Lose Access to the Single Market?
Whatever happens, trade will continue
The importance of EU markets to UK businesses
The importance of the UK market to EU businesses
Planning for Changes in UK–EU Imports and Exports
Factoring in potential new tariffs
Coping with more paperwork and higher costs
Understanding the impact on import VAT and customs duties
And What About Services?
Going Further Afield: Trading With Customers outside of the EU
Chapter
6: Tackling Transport and Logistics Challenges
Looking at Big-Picture Logistics Issues
Coping with a massive shortage of drivers
Maintaining access to workers in the logistics sector
Rising demand for warehousing
Spotting the opportunities for the UK logistics sector
Preparing for More Stringent Border Controls
Assessing the timeline for change
Being ready for increased border checks
Factoring in potential delays at the border and en route
What about goods crossing the land border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland?
What Happens When Your Delivery Vehicles Travel in Europe?
Planning for Potential Supply Chain Disruption
Coping with higher transport and storage costs
Being ready for potential delays
Communicating with your logistics suppliers
Transporting Goods to and from Non-EU Countries
Chapter
7: Employing EU Citizens in the UK (And Vice Versa)
Looking at the Big Picture: How Will Brexit Affect Employment Law?
Sticking with the EU on most areas
Where might the UK disagree with EU law?
So British workers might end up with fewer protections?
Managing the Impact on Your Existing European Employees
Recognizing the contribution of EU citizens to the UK economy
Making sure employees secure “settled status” in the UK
Supporting All Your Employees through Uncertain Times
Considering the effect of disruption on the workforce
Taking practical steps to engage and retain your employees
Making Sure You Have Ongoing Access to the Labor You Need
Understanding immigration changes after Brexit
Looking at wider trends in access to labor
Employing UK Citizens in Europe
What happens to Brits already living and working abroad?
What happens to Brits who want to move to Europe in the future?
Understanding the broader disadvantage for British workers
What if Your (UK Citizen) Employees Need to Visit Europe on a Business Trip?
Chapter
8: Eyeing Other Key Business Considerations
Preparing for Changes for European Branches and Subsidiaries
Looking at big-picture risk factors for companies with overseas branches and subsidiaries
Assessing the impact on EU businesses owned by UK companies/citizens (and vice versa)
Deciding whether to set up an EU subsidiary
Safeguarding Your Intellectual Property: Copyright, Trademarks, Designs, and Patents
Looking at the bigger-picture intellectual property issues
Taking action to protect your intellectual property
Continuing to Comply with Environmental Standards
Maintaining Product Safety Standards
Looking at the big picture for safety standards
Considering the CE safety stamp on products
Keeping Up with Other Legal and Regulatory Changes
What to Do If You Have a .eu Domain Name for Your Company Website
GDPR and Managing the Personal Data of EU Citizens
Recognizing that GDPR is enshrined in UK law
Transferring data between the UK and the EU
Reviewing Your Business Contracts
Chapter
9: Carrying Out a Brexit Impact Assessment for Your Business
Assessing the Impact on Your Workforce
Employing EU nationals in the UK
Maintaining access to labor
Sending UK citizen employees to the EU
Other employment-related issues
Considering the Impact on Trade and Logistics
General trade barriers and opportunities
Importing and exporting goods
Potential supply chain disruption
Looking at the Money Side of Things
VAT, accounting, costs, and cash flow
Grants and funding
Currency issues
Bringing Standards, Licensing, and Qualifications Up to Date
Professional qualifications and licensing
Operating and product standards
Environmental standards
Assessing IT and Data Implications
Covering Miscellaneous Considerations
Making Sure You Have a Contingency Plan
Part 4: The Part of Tens
Chapter
10: Ten (Or So) Ways to Protect Your Business against Brexit Uncertainty
Doing a Brexit Impact Assessment
Working with a “Dream Team” of Experts
Staying in the Loop on Brexit Developments
Engaging with Government Support and Business Resources
Keeping Your Foot On the Gas
Diversifying and Creating Multiple Streams of Income
Keeping Staff Engaged and Motivated
Communicating with Your Customers
Communicating with Your Suppliers
Chapter
11: Ten (Or So) Business Opportunities for a Post-Brexit World
Exploring New Markets Beyond the EU
Growing Domestic Demand for Products and Services
Capitalizing on Reduced Regulation
Solving Your Customers’ Brexit-Related Problems
Building Your Personal Reputation as a Leader in Your Industry
Automating Business Processes
Seeking Investment from Overseas Investors
Picking Up Business from Companies That Have Left the UK
Capitalizing on Homegrown Support for British Businesses
Chapter
12: Ten Brexit Developments to Keep an Eye On
The Transition Period
Trade Negotiations with the EU and Beyond
The Irish Border
Scottish Independence
Repatriation of UK/EU Laws to Westminster and Devolved Parliaments
Will Companies Pull Out of the UK?
The Changing Political Landscape in Britain
Workforce Pressures Affecting the Public and Private Sectors
The Impact on Currency and Financial Markets
Accessing Helpful Resources to Help You Stay Up to Date
Index
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