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Mark Smyth,
Chief Operating Officer,
Vision
:
“We have experienced a number
of increases from vendors and our supply
chain generally, and we are continuously
analysing the impact on margins.
“The real challenge is when and if we
pass on these increases to clients, and in
some cases, we simply have no choice, as
the impact is quite considerable.”
Julian Stafford,
Managing Director,
Midshire Business Systems Northern
:
“We have just enjoyed our best ever
quarter in terms of both turnover and
profit, so in reality the uncertainty over
Brexit would appear to have had little or
no impact.
“However we have, like all businesses,
seen price increases due to movements
in exchange rates. I’m sure once the
negotiations start with the EU there will
be further movements on the currency
markets that may hit us in the short term.
“I believe as a business community we
have to remain focused on doing what we
are good at and not get side tracked by
possible negatives. The country, led by the
media, is very good at talking us into a
downturn. The future in my opinion is very
bright, I’m confident the economy will go
from strength to strength.”
Scott Walker,
MPS Business Development
Manager,
ZenOffice
:
“In my opinion, I
don’t think it’s had as big an impact as it
possibly could have. We’re on the verge of
our most successful month ever and are
involved in some very large opportunities.
“If anything, given we’re a service
provider, our customers are approaching us
to help them reduce their spend. Offering
managed print services/document solutions
is one area they seem to be exploring.”
Sam Elphick,
Sales Director,
Lex
Business Equipment
:
“Aside from the
expected price increases we have incurred
from the core manufacturers whom we
purchase our hardware from at the start
of the year, there has not been too much
disruption to the business.
“We continue with optimism that Brexit
will not have too harsh an effect on us, but
we are at the peril of currency fluctuations
– which in turn can impact the cost pricing
of consumables for hardware.”
Matt Goodall,
Service Director,
Office
Evolution
:
“Any uncertainty around
Brexit has been around now for almost 12
months. The announcement of a general
election is bound to concern people more
and bring the way that our exit from the
EU is handled into sharper focus. As with
any uncertainty, people will either hold off
from making a decision or seek a shorter
term view for any decisions being made,
enabling them the freedom to change if
the economy does.”
Jeremy Spencer,
Marketing Director,
Toshiba TEC UK
:
“So far, Brexit has not
had a material impact on our business.
However, like many brands in the industry,
we are part of a global business and rely
on cross-border supply chain. As such
we are following negotiations around
leaving the European Union closely and
are keen to see a settlement that ensures
the industry remains competitive and
responsive to customer needs.”
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PITR:
As the economic uncertainty around Brexit continues, how is it
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Continued...
Sam Elphick
Sales Director
Lex Business Equipment
Julian Stafford,
Managing Director,
Midshire Business Systems Northern
I’m sure
once the
negotiations
start with the
EU there will
be further
movements on
the currency
markets that
may hit us in
the short term
