“It’s no surprise that concerns around international trade are the second biggest factor impacting SMEs as a result of Brexit, but their ambition to significantly increase international trade over the next 12 months show that this hasn’t hampered appetite for international growth. However, it’s disappointing that so many SMEs still don’t collaborate with others; business owners need to understand that by working together they will be able to weather the economic highs and lows and reach their ambitious growth plans - both at home and abroad – much faster.”