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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Three quarters of SMEs expect revenues to shrink or stand still in the next 12 months, a new study reveals.
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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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Three quarters of SMEs expect revenues to shrink or stand still in the next 12 months, a new study reveals.
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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 report feeling disconnected and alienated from bank lenders and wish for more support and transparency for Christmas, a new study reveals.
Advice
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
Steven Renwick discusses how new capabilities are enabling the genesis of a whole new era of SME finance.
Small Business Banking
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
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 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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UK small businesses remain confident going into the festive period as they plan for the new year, a new report reveals.
Business Loans
In this piece, Conrad Ford takes a look at some of the ways small business owners can get hold of unsecured loans.
News
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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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
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
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
Read here for 16 tried and tested tips and tricks to improve potential cash flow problems