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A third of small businesses have not grown in 5 years, but 76% expect to by 2020

Optimism outweighs reality for many small and micro businesses, but 58% lack a business plan to grow.

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Parents disapprove of the idea of their children starting a business 

Only 11 per cent of parents would actively encourage their child to take an entrepreneurial path, according to a study.

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A third of small businesses have not grown in 5 years, but 76% expect to by 2020

Optimism outweighs reality for many small and micro businesses, but 58% lack a business plan to grow.

News

Parents disapprove of the idea of their children starting a business 

Only 11 per cent of parents would actively encourage their child to take an entrepreneurial path, according to a study.

Alternative finance

Banks may be lending again, but alternatives continue to thrive

Adam Tavener discusses how an upturn in bank lending is also good news for alternative finance.

Accounting

Tackling late payment: First-hand advice from small businesses

In this article in association with the Federation of Small Businesses, we look at how businesses are managing the problematic situation of being paid late.

Business Loans

A small business guide to property loans

In this piece in association with Fundbird, we give a basic overview of the main commercial finance options available to you.

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Large portion of SMEs have had overdrafts removed or reduced

Some 30 per cent of small businesses have seen their overdrafts slashed or removed in the past two years, according to a study.

Small Business Banking

SMEs: The bigger the challenge, the bigger the opportunity

Here, in association with Hampshire Trust Bank, we look at the current rate of growth of SMEs and how they are managing their money.

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Small businesses need a greater role in devolution of England: EEF

Small businesses have the most to gain from England's devolution plans but need a bigger voice, says manufacturing body EEF.

Alternative finance

Asset finance opportunity afforded to small businesses

Hitachi Capital and the British Business Bank have agreed a £300 million facility to increase asset finance for small businesses.

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Businesses flummoxed by outdated government services 

UK businesses report spending more than a working month a year grappling with outdated government digital services, according to a new study.

Business management

From good to great: How scaling is the next stage in innovation

To scale or not to scale? Arina Osiannaya discusses why now might be the time for high-growth ambitions.

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Three quarters of SMEs have no contact with bank relationship manager

The relationship between retail banks and their SME customers is weakening, research finds.

Partner content

What are the benefits of business broadband?

Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade

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How should I select my business broadband provider?

As with any supplier, it’s important to do your research and ask important questions before you select a broadband provider for your business. But what are the must-have things you should take into consideration?

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Why your business should switch to a broadband-based phone network

Analogue phone systems are increasingly being replaced by smarter broadband based networks – here’s why you should consider switching

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Streamlining document management for your small business

David Malan, sales director of DocuWare for the UK and Ireland, explains how the platform can streamline your document management