Business Insights

Shop vacancies top 10% mark

There are currently more empty shop units on UK high-streets than at any point in the last 15 months, according to new figures.

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London’s small businesses need to embrace digital tech

Just 15% of London’s small businesses have an online presence and a lack of digital awareness could be costing firms dear, according to new research.

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Small businesses still have low awareness of alternative funding options

The value of the alternative funding sector has soared over recent years but many SMEs remain unaware of the options open to them, new research has claimed.

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Manufacturers remain reluctant to seek external finance

A new report suggests that manufacturers are reluctant to borrow from banks, with the attitude of many coloured by the financial crash and credit crunch.

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Small businesses could fail to meet EU data protection rules

The majority of SMEs in the UK are failing to prioritise online security despite impending EU legislation that could still apply to British businesses.

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