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SME contributions forecast to hit £217 billion to UK economy by 2020

Uncertainty of Brexit has not bothered business owners, as SME contributions to the economy are forecast to hit new heights.

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Are SME owners financially savvy enough?

Here, we look at how to improve your financial management as a small business owner.

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Small businesses propping up the UK economy

Small businesses are making big money for the UK economy, according to a study of the cities with the best potential for SMEs.

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Small businesses unimpressed by pledges from May

Theresa May's message to small businesses that cuts to EU funding after Brexit would be replaced and that the sector would be 'at the heart' of the government’s renegotiation strategy have not convinced the SME sector.

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SME growth mindset still strong but could be on the wane

Britain's SMEs are confident of ending the year in a growth phase, although certainty is beginning to wane from the peak recorded in Q2 this year, research suggests.

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SMEs look forward to growth over next five years

UK small and medium-sized businesses are predicting an average increase in turnover of 37 per cent over the next five years, research finds.

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A third of UK SMEs have grown over past two years

Some 33 per cent of small companies have added employees since 2013, research finds.

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SMEs look to vote Blue as countdown begins to election results

The majority of small business owners are preparing to vote Conservative in today's General Election, a study finds.

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SMEs hurt by bullying bigger businesses and cash flow problems

The growth of UK SMEs is being undermined by spiralling costs of doing business, suffocating red tape and bullying tactics from larger companies, according to a study by a business lobbying group.

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