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  Gavin Gray March 12, 2017 at 5:40pm

  Patios will still need laid, hedges will still need cut and driveways will still need built so I suspect this will only seperate the boys from the men going forward!
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    Andrew Midgley > Gavin Gray March 12, 2017 at 9:14pm

    Gavin, in many ways I think essential gardening tasks will continue (hedge cutting and grass cutting) but I think when things are getting tough, home owners and commercial practices will review what's essential. They may put off projects such as the construction of raised beds or paths or a garden make over and just concentrate on keeping the garden in check. We will see what will emerge over the forthcoming months.
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  Ben Carter March 12, 2017 at 6:50pm

  I suspect the Euro and the EU will fall apart without us paying in and even if we did stay in it would have only lasted years not decades.  Most of us use European machines and vans/trucks which i'm sure they will only be to happy to sell us even after article 50.  Low interest rates have helped with borrowing and finance in the last few years, that may or may not be the one area that changes.  Whatever, making sure that your finance is in good order and you keep planning ahead will help with what i'm sure will be a bumpy ride!
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    Andrew Midgley > Ben Carter March 12, 2017 at 9:09pm

    I agree Ben with ensuring your business and home finances are in good health to ride out the possible rough ride over the next year or so. I hope for a smooth transition that will eventually mutually benefit the U.K. and Europe in the medium and long term.
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        Andrew Midgley > Ben Carter March 13, 2017 at 6:29am

        That's my experience too. There's a general apathy to Brexit because not much have changed since the results in June. A kitchen fitter friend I know have said he's been flat out since June but have seen a discernible drop in enquiries with the run up to March.
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  David Benson March 12, 2017 at 11:08pm

  it should have been invoked the day after the referendum results and it could have been over and don with now. we might be digging lawns up to make veg plots, erecting green houses dig for victory slogan rings a bell 
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    Andrew Midgley > David Benson March 13, 2017 at 6:40am

    In theory you are right but something like this is so momentous and complicated that it need time to be put together. The simple truth is that no one expected to be leaving the EU. In many ways I can understand why people voted 'out' since our politicians did not listen to our concerns and likewise the EU did not listen to the British government/ UK citizens. Nor did the EU listened to our European counterparts. What amazes me is that the EU are too arrogance to compromise and perhaps reach an agreement with the UK to stop us leaving (if that's what we would want if there was another referendum). In many ways, with all the shenanigans of the last few months, we should just get on with it.......
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  Steven Mills March 13, 2017 at 9:13am

  It's impossible to be certain.There's so much smoke and mirrors going on.

  I do think the EU has both the heart and the power to make a scapegoat out of the UK in order to bolster it's own appeal for other countries joining or leaving. Kind of like "look what happened to the UK when they left" This in turn could boost the globalists argument for  the need of a centralized union and subsequently pull more countries in.

  So with that being said,I do see potentially,a very rough ride ahead. As others have said,being resourceful and adaptable is key.
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  Jack Chapman March 13, 2017 at 1:36pm

  Agree with the vast majority of points made so far. Right here right now (although not major issues to the long term health of my business) threats include the possible increase in NI (minor I know) and the playing about with insurance having a young team. None of us want a cost of living hike, and if doom theories became partly true then its just another test of business strength - and come out of the other side fitter for it.
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  Andrew Midgley March 29, 2017 at 5:56pm

  Well it's official. Article 50 been triggered today. I will be interested to know how everyone feels about this in two years time.......