SMEs Are Optimistic, Despite Skill Shortages 1st February 2018. High numbers of small business owners are feeling optimistic about the year ahead. According to new research, 80 percent expect growth in their own business within the next twelve months, and

Big Bad Banks Not Only Option For SMEs 26th January 2018. Richard Davies, the commercial banking director at TSB recently wrote an article for the Daily Telegraph criticising the unhealthy relationship between big banks and SMEs. While he does berate

Small Business Owners Ready To Boost Investment 23rd January 2018. Small business confidence has started to recover as many make plans to boost investment over the next three months, according to new research. Securing and developing skilled staff will be their

More SMEs to get access to the Financial Ombudsman? Firms with fewer than 50 employees, an annual turnover below £6.5 million and gross assets under £5 million would be able to take disputes with financial services firms to the Financial

CPA – Prompting Punctual Payment   SME BUSINESS NEWS A weekly round-up of press news and comment affecting your business Tuesday, 23rd January 2018. www.cpa.co.uk   SUPPORT   Support for small firms hit by Carillion collapse The government has set