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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Optimism outweighs reality for many small and micro businesses, but 58% lack a business plan to grow.
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Only 11 per cent of parents would actively encourage their child to take an entrepreneurial path, according to a study.
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Optimism outweighs reality for many small and micro businesses, but 58% lack a business plan to grow.
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Only 11 per cent of parents would actively encourage their child to take an entrepreneurial path, according to a study.
Alternative finance
Adam Tavener discusses how an upturn in bank lending is also good news for alternative finance.
Accounting
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
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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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
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 have the most to gain from England's devolution plans but need a bigger voice, says manufacturing body EEF.
Alternative finance
Hitachi Capital and the British Business Bank have agreed a £300 million facility to increase asset finance for small businesses.
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UK businesses report spending more than a working month a year grappling with outdated government digital services, according to a new study.
Business management
To scale or not to scale? Arina Osiannaya discusses why now might be the time for high-growth ambitions.
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The relationship between retail banks and their SME customers is weakening, research finds.
Partner content
Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade
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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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Analogue phone systems are increasingly being replaced by smarter broadband based networks – here’s why you should consider switching
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David Malan, sales director of DocuWare for the UK and Ireland, explains how the platform can streamline your document management