Business Insights

A third of SME owners use personal funds over professional finance solutions

Around one in three (30%) SME owners resorts to personal funds rather than professional lending and other financing options, according to a new study.

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The British Business Bank launches first phase of its ‘Help to Grow’ scheme

The British Business Bank has officially launched the first phase of its ‘Help to Grow’ programme, aimed at helping small businesses that are looking to expand.

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Red tape holding back millions of small businesses

More than half of small businesses in the UK feel that red tape and the burden of business administration is hampering their growth, according to a new study.

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Scotland corporate insolvencies remained level through Q1

The number of Scottish registered companies becoming insolvent remained level for the first quarter of 2016, according to figures from Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB), the body responsible for administering the process of personal bankruptcy and recording corporate insolvencies in Scotland.

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Where in the UK has the best and worse business survival rates?

The best spot in the UK to launch a new business in terms of survival rates is Winchester in Hampshire, according to new research. Those most likely to fail are located in Cardiff.

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