Business Insights

Location choices could be limiting SME growth

Business clusters across the UK are thriving, but the majority of small businesses are not taking advantage, according to new research.

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Small business confidence takes second quarter hit

Confidence among the UK’s network of small businesses took a hit in the second quarter, according to new figures from the Federation of Small Businesses.

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East of England businesses face debt risks

Businesses in the East of England are treading a tight rope with their finances, according to the latest figures from insolvency and restructuring trade body R3.

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Staff health issues leave businesses counting the cost

Firms are losing one month of productive work every year as a result of employee health issues, according to new research.

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SME owners still lack pension auto-enrolment knowledge

One in three small business owners have said they still lack knowledge of pension auto-enrolment, despite an upcoming deadline, new research has revealed.

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