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SMEs

Opinion

‘The future lies with small companies’ says top fund manager

Renowned fund manager Gervais Williams believes smaller companies hold the most growth potential in times of economic stagnation.

News

Problems persist for SMEs says European Commission

SME employment levels in Europe currently sit 1.9 million below the figure recorded just before the economic crisis of 2008.

News

Small Business Bill overwhelmingly backed and anticipated by UK SMEs

As the Small Business Bill moves through parliament, a survey of UK businesses reveals that the contents are backed by 95 per cent.

News

SMEs see encouraging growth but attracting key talent is a concern

Research shows an increased headcount and turnover among established businesses - but skills shortages worry entrepreneurs.

Growth Planning

Six key success factors of standout SMEs

David Smithson, UK head of SMEs at audit and advisory firm Mazars, details the key practices SMEs should consider to ensure they stand out from the crowd.

News

Separate BIS team for SMEs and SEIS shake-up recommended by E2Exchange

Business leaders in the UK are calling for 'more targeted support' for small and medium-sized businesses.

News

Domestic market leading recovery for British SMEs

Against a backdrop of falling exports to non-European markets, UK firms are experiencing stronger growth on the domestic front.

News

Growth up while risk down as SMEs face challenges of 2014

British businesses are experiencing the lowest level of recorded risk in 18 months, new figures reveal.

Growth Planning

Don’t let big businesses call the shots

Having first raised the argument that SMEs are failing to connect with enterprises, Tradeshift CEO Christian Lanng looks at how smaller businesses should not be bullied by the big boys.

Financial Management

Less capital on hand for SMEs to invest

A fall in the amount of cash SMEs have readily available to invest in the business has been noted by new research carried out by Bibby Financial Services.

News

Strategic management of SMEs called into question

SMEs have a lack of faith in people in charge, as businesses strive to achieve potential.

News

Surge in business creation results in SMEs contributing 48 per cent of private sector turnover

A total of 102,000 private sector businesses have been created during the last year in the UK.