Budget 2017 adjustments and its impact on SMEs
The Spring Budget 2017 adjustments and what it means for you
Corbyn calls for banking reforms to support UK SMEs
Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn used March 2016’s British Chambers of Commerce annual conference to call for change in the UK banking sector.
Are UK SMEs and TTIP on a collision course?
Negotiations on the controversial Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) continue to ruffle feathers in the business world – but what exactly isTTIP, and how will it affect UK SMEs?
Are UK SMEs holding things together?
Britain’s manufacturing industry grew at a particularly disappointing rate in December, but there was some good news despite the below-forecast expansion. With the country’s smaller businesses reporting an increase in orders, could SMEs represent a glimmer of hope for UK industry going into 2016?
Should UK SMEs be looking further afield?
A campaign by UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) is encouraging British SMEs to export in the hope that this will strengthen the economy and generate growth. Most small British firms remain hesitant to break into international markets, however, due to a perceived lack of resources. Overseas expansion has the potential to propel SMEs to success, so should small business owners be considering it further?