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Are SMEs becoming too risk averse to seek funding?

A new report suggests that a ‘non-borrowing culture’ is growing among small and medium businesses in the UK.

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Only a quarter of SMEs routinely conduct risk assessments when employees travel

Just one in four SMEs say they only conduct risk assessments if an employee is travelling to an area deemed particularly high risk, according to a new study.

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Small businesses are sceptical on alternative payment services

The majority of small business owners still rely on banks for their payment services, a new survey has found. Many said they were sceptical of, or didn’t entirely trust, alternative payment providers.

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Digital divide could be holding back the UK economy

Nearly half of UK businesses could be in danger of falling behind as they fail to adopt digital technologies, according to a new report.

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Overdue business payments reach a two-year high

The number of late payments owed to businesses in the UK has hit a two-year high, according to a new report.

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