Business Insights

Small businesses chasing late payments with CCJs

Small businesses in the UK are increasingly turning to legal measures in an attempt to reclaim bad debt, new figures suggest.

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Half of SME owners are stressed but they’re also happier

Half of small business owners in the UK are more stressed now than they were in previous jobs, a new survey has revealed. The study, commissioned by Instantprint, found that worries and work commitments could lead to a lack of sleep and missed medical appointments but SME owners were happier owning their own businesses.

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Corporate insolvencies fall but firms must be watchful

Company insolvencies fell to their lowest level since 1989 last year, according to the latest figures released by the Insolvency Service. However, firms should remain watchful should the situation change.

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Small businesses see a huge rise in cyber-attacks

Almost three quarters of SMEs in the UK reported experiencing a security breach over the past year, according to the latest Government Security Breaches Survey.

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44% of SMEs believe they are not at risk of cyber-crime

Almost half of all SMEs in the UK said they do not believe they are at risk of becoming the victims of cyber-crime, according to a new survey. This could put them at serious risk if they fail to take adequate steps to protect themselves against attacks.

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