Business Insights

Could a failure to apply for finance be damaging SME productivity?

UK businesses that are not applying for available finance could be missing an opportunity in the race to get ahead of their rivals, new data suggests.

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Small business bosses expect a busy Christmas

Small business owners and managers who work regular weekly hours are expecting to work through the bank holidays this festive season, new research suggests.

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SMEs target growth in 2015, but it is not without risk

Despite the fact firms are displaying less confidence that in previous quarters, three in five UK companies still expect to grow in 2015.

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SMEs lack confidence as Christmas looms

Only half of the UK’s small businesses have confidence in their trades as Christmas approaches, new research from Zurich has revealed.

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Why SMEs need to watch the costs of Christmas

The cost of Christmas for small businesses can add up to more than £20,000 according to new research from TalkTalk Business.

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