Business Insights

Why SMEs cannot afford to ignore crime

More than half of the UK’s small businesses have been targeted by crime during their existence, costing owners thousands of pounds, new research suggests.

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Bad debt continues to hinder SME growth

A quarter of the UK’s small businesses were hampered by bad debts during the last 12 months, as financial issues continued to be a stumbling block to growth.

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How auto-enrolment will affect more SMEs than previously thought

Thousands more small companies than previously thought will need to sort their finances ahead of auto-enrolment, according to new data from The Pensions Regulator.

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Do businesses stand to benefit from purchasing or renting property?

Making a decision relating to business property can have a huge impact on the future as it often ties up a large portion of finances.

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How lending issues are continuing to plague SMEs

Lending to small businesses has often made media headlines in the past due to a lack of finance being available and SMEs are suggesting this remains the case.

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