In the aftermath of the recession, high street banks were widely criticised for failing to provide adequate levels of financing to SMEs, causing many to look elsewhere for business loans. However, under a new initiative launched by RBS and NatWest, start-ups... Read More
Last week it was reported that confidence among large UK businesses had slipped to a six month low, causing some concern among economists. However, it appears that this is not an outlook shared by the small businesses community where optimism continues to... Read More
The Centre for Entrepreneurs is calling upon local authorities to do more business with small businesses. According to data compiled by the Centre’s campaign partner Spend Network, in the past three years a total of £9.9 billion has been spent by local... Read More
Since the end of the recession and particularly in the past twelve months, business growth has flourished and gone a long way in strengthening the UK’s still fragile economy. However, experts are now concerned that a large part of this growth has been built... Read More
For some time, London was the capital of small business growth within the country, with a high concentration of entrepreneurial and start-up hubs giving many the opportunity to start their firm within the city. However, as commercial property prices have... Read More
Small business creation boomed during the recession, as uncertainties over job security prompted many to take the plunge and establish control over their futures. This attitude has continued after the end of the recession and has led to a sharp increase in... Read More
Small businesses have increasingly begun to turn to alternative lenders rather than traditional banks of late, largely due to the fact that banks remain wary of lending after the fallout of bad loans resulting in the financial crisis of 2008. While the... Read More
Small companies can often struggle to make ends meet, with business rates and rising energy bills piling pressure on already overstretched finances. However, a piece of legislation due to come in on the 6th of April may add to the woes and, according to tax... Read More
Small British businesses are experiencing a change in fortunes this year, with overall conditions improving for the majority. Yet while the orders may be rolling in, one area remains of high concern to SMEs and larger firms alike – business... Read More
As the UK’s economic forecast continues to improve, both workers and businesses are experiencing a boost in confidence which has led to not only an increase in available positions but also a leap in the fluidity of the country’s workforce. Yet... Read More
