Business Insights

Late payments still causing SMEs to struggle

Many SMEs that rely on credit from other businesses are struggling to cover their costs in the current climate, with more than 80% of all business to business sales being made on credit.

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Financial crisis has caused significant drop in corporate finance transactions

The UK economy has seen businesses cut back on corporate finance transactions to a greater extent than anywhere else in the world, since the beginning of the banking crisis.

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FSB suggest improved financial support needed for the licensed sector

Better financial support is required for SMEs and start-ups in the food and drink sector, according to the Federation of Small Business (FSB).

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Broadband the key for British SMEs

Britain’s small and medium sized enterprises are hugely reliant on the internet, placing its importance above water, electricity and gas, according to a recent survey.

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Should SMEs apply more focus to up-skilling existing employees in a bid for growth?

Hiring specialist workers into a business can often be a very expensive process and in many cases there are already those within the organisation with the skill sets required.

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