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Issues surrounding payments in various international markets are holding back many SMEs, according to a new survey.

One in ten SMEs has come close to closure in the past 12 months as they have struggled to find finance, according to new research.

The number of active SMEs across the UK has reached a six-year high of 2.16 million in 2013, according to new data.

Small businesses across Britain are selling goods far beyond UK shores this Christmas as the latest analysis shows many are using e-commerce platforms to boost sales.

Up to 70% of SMEs in the UK expect to pour more money into IT services in 2014, according to the latest batch of independent research.

The recovering economy appears to be having a dramatic effect on SMEs, with more than a third recording growth during the last quarter.

Small business in ten UK cities can now apply for broadband funding vouchers as part of the government’s Super-Connected Cities programme.

Smaller businesses in the UK market are constantly experiencing cash-flow issues which could be having an adverse impact on potential growth.

Joint Administrators Simon Thomas and Nick O’Reilly of Moorfields Corporate Recovery LLP have issued the following statement:

With 2014 just around the corner, and the economic recovery slowly getting into full swing, the time has come to look ahead.

A new study has highlighted the key areas of focus for many SMEs that are looking to expand – namely tax relief, the recruitment of skilled graduates and access to finance.

The government has pledged an extra £250million to the British Business Bank to help small and medium-sized companies contribute further to the economic recovery.

Every business is consistently looking to save money as that can obviously boost profits, and a good place to start can revolve around tackling energy issues.

The small and medium sized enterprise label covers a vast array of companies of all shapes and sizes but could it be holding back the larger ones?

Joint Administrators Simon Thomas and Nick O’Reilly of Moorfields Corporate Recovery LLP have issued the following statement:

Creative small and medium enterprises are set for a £500million trade boost following an announcement from UK Trade and Investment.

Leading retail insolvency practitioners, Moorfields Corporate Recovery, have today urged the Chancellor that action must be taken to review business rates in his forthcoming Autumn Statement.

Three quarters of SMEs are not capitalising on long-term opportunities and are missing out on international trade, according to new research.

Access to finance for SMEs is believed to be a major driver in the economic recovery, but more liquidity is needed in the supply chain according to one trade finance provider.