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ACCA calls for lenders to boost access to finance for SMEs
SMEs need better support from lenders, ACCA has found – or the finance landscape could shift considerably. Small and medium-sized…
UKTI calls for greater export focus for SMEs
UK Trade & Investment held its sixth Export Week attracting thousands of business owners to over 70 events across the…
SMEs don’t fear interest rate rises, claims ICAEW survey
Small businesses are not fazed by the idea of an interest rate increase, new figures have shown – but what…
UK SMEs need more support to export, shows survey
Better support could help more business to export, after it has emerged that many are still reluctant to work overseas.…
Social media remains a powerful tool for SMEs, says report
Using social media effectively can be a boon for SMEs if they have the skills to do it. Small businesses…
SME staff see value in flexibility
Flexibility is at the core of retaining top talent for SMEs, according to a new report. Flexibility is a key…
Small businesses need talent to thrive
Small companies seeking growth need to find and recruit the right talent, according to Everline research. Small companies are booming…
Small business lending leaps to £1.25bn record
New lenders on the scene have boosted small business finance in the UK, figures show. Access to finance for small…
UK small firms more confident in face of risk, says report
UK Small firms are growing in confidence about the risks they believe they face, according to a new report. Small…
Hiring first employee is the most expensive for SMEs, says report
A new report has shown small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should receive more support from the government to hire staff…
UK rated one of world’s most SME-friendly countries
New research from ACCA has found that the UK government is among the most positive towards SMEs in the world.…
Startups for GCHQ's Cyber Security Accelerator Revealed
New research from ACCA has found that the UK government is among the most positive towards SMEs in the world.…