Budget 2017 adjustments and its impact on SMEs
The Spring Budget 2017 adjustments and what it means for you
SME investment plans still fragile
How can SMEs help protect their cashflows against rising costs and market fluctuations?
12% of small businesses make their own energy
More than one in ten small businesses generate their own energy – but many believe there’s more to be done.
Small businesses hit hard by commercial disputes
Figures released by the FSB (Federation of Small Businesses) reveal that commercial disputes cost SMEs in England and Wales £11.6bn per year. Nearly 75% of that is due to late payment or non-payment by clients.
SMEs still frustrated by access growth funding
Survey found that many SMEs still face barriers to accessing finance and financial advice. What needs to be done to address this situation?
Bank closures impacting SME finances, report reveals
The ongoing closures of local bank branches are presenting “tough challenges” for the UK’s small-and-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This is according to a new report from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), which revealed that smaller firms are increasingly missing out on important face-to-face interaction with banking staff. Is this a problem that’s set to get worse, or can SMEs overcome the hurdles of online banking?