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Small businesses expect revenues to shrink in 2017

Three quarters of SMEs expect revenues to shrink or stand still in the next 12 months, a new study reveals.

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Advice

How to run a children’s shoe-fitting service

Tired of working long hours in financial PR, Sam switched to a very different vocation and couldn’t be happier. This is her story.

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Small businesses expect revenues to shrink in 2017

Three quarters of SMEs expect revenues to shrink or stand still in the next 12 months, a new study reveals.

Advice

How to run a children’s shoe-fitting service

Tired of working long hours in financial PR, Sam switched to a very different vocation and couldn’t be happier. This is her story.

News

What small businesses want for Christmas from business lenders

Small businesses report feeling disconnected and alienated from bank lenders and wish for more support and transparency for Christmas, a new study reveals.

Advice

How to find the best vehicle for your business

In this piece, we look at the factors to consider over and above basic everyday suitability when it comes to choosing a vehicle

Alternative finance

How to become your own bank manager

Steven Renwick discusses how new capabilities are enabling the genesis of a whole new era of SME finance.

Small Business Banking

Glimmers of positive growth for SME lending for 2017

Lending to SMEs has dropped by £2 billion in one year but early indicators in 2016 reveal an uplift in lending and confidence that SMEs can secure finance.

Small Business Banking

Lack of support from high street banks puts SME growth at risk

A lack of support from high street banks for SMEs means many are resorting to alternative funding, a new study reveals.

Setting up a company

Ireland trumps the rest of Europe as the best place to start a business

Ireland and the UK top the list of the best countries to start a business due to easy access to finance and strong economic growth, a study reveals.

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SMEs confident about their business performance in 2017

UK small businesses remain confident going into the festive period as they plan for the new year, a new report reveals.

Business Loans

Unsecured loans for small businesses

In this piece, Conrad Ford takes a look at some of the ways small business owners can get hold of unsecured loans.

News

Donating to charity more likely to help boost bottom line

Companies who prioritise helping their local community are more likely to retain staff and have a strong brand image, a new study reveals.

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The small business financial failures of the 2016 festive season

Bad planning brings a killer New Year hangover for small businesses who don't take advantage of the Christmas spend, a study reveals.

Business Technology

Why you should upgrade your tech now rather than later

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Investing in a franchise

Should I buy a franchise or go solo?

Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.

Partner content

16 ways to improve your business cash flow

Read here for 16 tried and tested tips and tricks to improve potential cash flow problems

Business management

How to create good cashflow habits

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