Budget 2013: Trunki Founder Rob Law asks where is the help for UK Exporters?

The company is dedicated to the invention and distribution of iconic yet attainable products for tots on-the-go. All their creations are designed in England and distributed worldwide, including the unique Trunki ride-on and BoostApak the innovative booster seat that doubles as a backpack.

The company is a template of success for young British business, Imagineering mould-breaking design-led products that compete on quality and value, not just price.

Just over 6 years after officially launching to the retail community, Trunki is a market leader and has received 76 industry and consumer accolades, most recently winning the much coveted National Business Award – The Santander Small to Medium-Sized Business of the Year. Over 1.4 million units have now been sold, with distribution secured in more than 97 countries.

Talking straight after the Budget announcement Law said: “The corporate tax rate drop to 20% is welcome but expected. The National Insurance cuts sound beneficial to SME’s and I look forward to finding out more information on the finer details attached to this.”

Law concluded by saying: “I’m disappointed that there have been no headline announcements to support manufacturing, exporting, funding and cutting red tape. Statements were made about the impact of the EU situation but no concrete help offered to support exporters. The Budget certainly won’t hinder SME’s, yet there has been nothing given to accelerate our way out of the economic hole we are currently in.”


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Paul Jones

Editor of Business Matters, the UKs largest business magazine, and head of Capital Business Media's automotive division working for clients such as Aston Martin and Infiniti.
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Editor of Business Matters, the UKs largest business magazine, and head of Capital Business Media's automotive division working for clients such as Aston Martin and Infiniti.