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Business confidence

Articles, news and latest surveys on business confidence amongst UK SMEs.

News

UK SMEs report lack of confidence about 2017 prospects

UK SMEs report that they don't feel positive about their prospects in 2017 after an uncertain and difficult year for the market.

News

Autumn statement a chance to build small business confidence

Mark Sismey-Durrant from Hampshire Trust Bank, explains what he wants to see from this years Autumn Statement.

News

Small business confidence hits 2016 peak

Post Brexit, UK SMEs are feeling more confident in their future than they have had all year, a new study finds.

News

Economic growth threatened by drop in business confidence

UK economic growth is expected to continue throughout 2015, but a sharp drop in business confidence suggests that the current momentum is under threat, according to a study.

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Optimistic outlook for small businesses

British small firms are feeling healthy and confident, according to the biggest ever UK survey of entrepreneurs, conducted by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

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.