SMEs

If you run an SME, you know how difficult it is to find valid data for any business. Whether it involves vetting a potential partner or supplier, accessing valid company records can make or break deals. However, having to navigate…

More than 80% of UK small businesses are planning growth-focused initiatives for 2025, reflecting increased optimism as companies announced their highest level of growth forecasts in two years, according to a study by Novuna Business…

SMEs across the UK are set to face major financial challenges in 2025, with new research suggesting an expected average revenue loss of £138,000 per business. According to a study by freelance platform Fiverr, a quarter of…

Agriculture is the key to Africa's economic recovery. The African Development Bank expects the sector to generate $1 trillion in profits by 2030. Therefore, there is a need for bold agricultural reforms that strengthen smallholder…

As the Autumn Budget approaches, tax incentives and improved access to finance have emerged as key demands from UK SMEs, according to new research from Bibby Financial Services (BFS). The latest SME Confidence Tracker Index reveals…

Global small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are increasingly optimistic about their future prospects, according to the new Global SMB Confidence Index from Alibaba.com, the leading B2B e-commerce platform. The study, conducted…

Flight Centre Travel Group has announced a 10% year-on-year increase in the total transaction value of its global business in the 2024 financial year ended June 30, driven largely by wins among small and medium-sized enterprises.…

UK small and medium-sized businesses are targeting ambitious growth plans after a year of strong performance, according to a new survey by Shawbrook. The survey, which focused on growth companies, found that 44% of these SMEs are…

Businesses of all sizes have not been able to escape the incredible impact that artificial intelligence has had on the ways we conduct business in recent times. From large corporations to SMEs, organizations are becoming faster,…

I was very interested to see Labour’s pledge to support the cause of small and medium-sized enterprises in Britain. As the frontrunner in the election, at least according to opinion polls, it could signal new opportunities for economic…