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SMEs remain confident they will thrive in 2017 and beyond

UK SMEs look forward to increased revenues & profits, with plans to focus on expansion and sales growth to drive financial performance.

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Blog

Reading between the lines of Theresa May’s industrial strategy

Robert Gordon reflects on Theresa May’s industrial strategy and what it might mean for the UK’s small and medium-sized businesses.

News

SMEs remain confident they will thrive in 2017 and beyond

UK SMEs look forward to increased revenues & profits, with plans to focus on expansion and sales growth to drive financial performance.

Blog

Reading between the lines of Theresa May’s industrial strategy

Robert Gordon reflects on Theresa May’s industrial strategy and what it might mean for the UK’s small and medium-sized businesses.

Small Business Banking

Have SMEs got the cashflow to tackle the new year slump?

Keith Softly, head of asset and invoice finance product, global transaction banking at Lloyds Banking Group discusses how SMEs can keep on top of cashflow now the festive rush has died down.

News

Blundering banks: The research that shows businesses are being failed

Nearly half of SME owners claim the advice they received in the last year from their bank had a negative impact on their business operations.

Accounting

Ten financial resolutions for a small business

Here are some top tips to keeping your small business finances in the best possible shape this year.

News

Six in ten SME invoices unpaid within debtor period

An increasing amount of SMEs are suffering from delayed invoice payments as a study reveals one in six small firms are forced into the ‘90 day club’.

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.

Business management

Cash flow problems undermine four in ten small firms

SMEs report falling victim to cashflow problems over the past two years, according to new research.

Small Business Banking

Make sure your banking suits your SME needs

Here, we give a few quick tips for small business owners to better manage their business banking journey.

News

Growth threatened as three in four forced to write off unpaid debts

More than three quarters of SMEs have written off unpaid debts and invoices from bigger companies in the past year, a new study reveals.

Startup Funding and Grants

Invoice factoring and the benefits for small businesses

Here, Conrad Ford takes a look at invoice factoring, what it is, and how it can help your small business with cash flow.

News

Autumn Statement 2016: Businesses cannot rely solely on government

Business owners and advisers have offered their views on what to expect from the Chancellor Philip Hammond's Autumn Statement.

Business Loans

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.

Partner content

Small business owners: discover alternative funding solutions to help fuel your growth

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.