The findings follow a call by the Federation of Small Businesses for the government to “do everything in its power” to avoid a no deal Brexit, which has become increasingly likely over recent weeks, to the extent that companies have begun stockpiling goods in anticipation of huge delays to trade due to customs disruption. UK small and medium - sized businesses are taking a " combative approach " to the idea of a no - cost Brexit , with 59 % planning to invest in IT technology in 2017 , according to MHR Analytics . It surveyed 200 firms across the country and found 93 % are anticipating a decline in revenues after the UK leaves the European Union , with most citing lower consumer demand as the reason . In response , MHR said the investment in IT was an attempt to " take the risk out of decision making " .
UK small and medium - sized businesses are taking a " combative approach " to the idea of a no - cost Brexit , with 59 % planning to invest in IT technology in 2017 , according to MHR Analytics . It surveyed 200 firms across the country and found 93 % are anticipating a decline in revenues after the UK leaves the European Union , with most citing lower consumer demand as the reason . In response , MHR said the investment in IT was an attempt to " take the risk out of decision making " .