Business Insights

One in five SMEs reveals funding concerns

One in five UK SMEs have revealed funding concerns ahead of Brexit, citing a lack of knowledge regarding potential options as a major barrier to success.

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Small construction firms face cash flow demolition

Small construction firms are being severely limited by decisions from larger contractors to delay payments, the Specialist Engineering Contractors’ Group has warned.

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Thousands of small firms hit by ‘staircase tax’

Thousands of small business across England and Wales are facing backdated hikes to business rates as the Valuation Office Agency has altered the way it assesses staircases.

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Government warning for SMEs lacking cyber security

The Government has warned businesses across the UK that they risk large fines from next year if they fail to have adequate cyber-security in place.

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HMRC VAT crackdown on SMEs nets £3.4 billion

HMRC efforts to tackle the underpayment of VAT has seen an additional £3.4 billion collected from small and medium sized businesses.

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