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SMEs

Venture Capital Funding

Government help for SMEs

With bank funding for ambitious businesses still in short supply, the government could do more to help, argues Chris Allner, MD of Octopus Ventures.

News

SMEs see recession’s silver lining

Most small and medium-sized enterprises are seeing some benefits to the current econonic climate, according to a survey from the ICAEW.

News

SMEs could be deferring £7.7bn

Cash-strapped small businesses are losing out on the chance to defer a potential £7.7 billion of tax payments, claims the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT).

News

SMEs avoid the bank manager

Almost half (49 per cent) of business owners and directors have not seen their bank manager for a year or more, while nearly a quarter (23 per cent) can't remember the last time they met.

Partner content

Why upgrading your tech regularly will help your business grow

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Accounting and Finance Software

Desktop vs cloud accounting: What to consider 

What are the key differences between desktop and cloud accounting software, and what should you consider when it comes to choosing a solution for your business

Accounting and Finance Software

Accounting and financial management software: What you need to know 

Fast-growth businesses need a solution that can cope with the demands of an ever-increasing volume of data, transactions, and tasks.

Opinion

Boosting confidence in outsourcing your customer service function to call centres in Africa

CCI Kenya discusses why outsourcing key of your business processes to call centres in Africa may be beneficial