The UK’s entrepreneurs are more likely to fall back on personal savings than alternative financing platforms such as crowdfunding or peer to peer lending, according to a new survey.
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
London’s SME hotspots revealed in new study
Some of the capital’s most densely populated SME clusters have been identified in a new study with SE1 coming out on top as containing the highest proportion of small and medium enterprises.
Scottish government accused of ‘failing to pay bills on time’
The Scottish government has been accused of threatening the viability of small firms by not paying its bills on time.
Carrie Fisher’s death will trigger biggest ever personal accident insurance claim
Disney is set to receive £41million over Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher’s untimely death after taking out insurance to cover her failing to fulfil a three-film contract it has been claimed.
SMEs poised to employ 20,000 new staff in 2017
It is estimated that together small businesses will create 20,000 jobs in 2017
Scottish MP seeks protection for SMEs during Brexit negotiations
Aberdeen South MP Callum McCaig has urged the UK Government to introduce protections for SMEs during Brexit negotiations to avoid damage to ongoing or new financial disputes.
UK To Invest £1 Million In Egypt Startups
The British Embassy announced their plans to help fund Egypt’s budding tech scene
UK managers positive about own business but pessimistic about country economic outlook
The majority of UK managers are pessimistic about the UK’s economic prospects for 2017, yet remain resolutely positive about their own business, according to the annual Future Forecast from the Chartered Management Institute.
Workplace fears affecting career progression for UK workers
Nearly half of UK professionals admit to having fears in the workplace, with a staggering 87.3 per cent believing that those who don’t address their fears could be risking their career development, according to new research.
UK managers pessimistic about UK economic outlook
The majority of UK managers are pessimistic about the UK’s economic prospects for 2017, yet remain resolutely positive about their own business, according to an annual forecast.
Number of small firms to auto enrol set to more than double in 2017
An estimated 801,000 small businesses are set to reach their staging date in 2017, more than doubling the number in the previous 12 months.
7 in 10 SMEs expect revenues to shrink or stand still in 2017
New figures show that 51 per cent of UK SMEs think the government is not doing enough to help businesses grow, with 71 per cent of small businesses expecting their revenues to either fall or stand still in 2017.
New study reveals the emerging business ideas which could boom in 2017
If you’re a budding entrepreneur considering going solo in 2017, Danish interiors and a resurgence of jive dancing could make big business according to a new study.
Britain is now a nation of eShop keepers
Many Britons have the desire and ability to retail online, according to new research.
New trade show for British brands to expand into the United States
Source British is a new trade show set in Los Angeles, dedicated exclusively to British brands across fashion, accessories and home.
