SMEs not seeking expert advice
SMEs are not making use of expert advice when starting their business, research by Aviva has found.
Read moreMedium-sized business owners plan exit strategies
A third of medium-sized business owners are planning to sell their business, a report by law firm Mills & Reeve has found.
Read moreBusinesses hold back on capital investment
Almost two thirds of UK businesses generated a cash surplus this year, according to research by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
Read moreFirms affected by late payment
More than three quarters of businesses suffer from late payments, according to research by Bacs.
Read moreSmall employers not prepared for auto-enrolment
The majority of small and micro-employers have not set up a workplace pension scheme ahead of their auto-enrolment staging dates, according to research by the National Employment Savings Trust.
Read moreShop prices fall for 20th consecutive month
Shop price deflation slowed to 1.7% in December 2014, down from 1.9% the previous month, according to figures released by the British Retail Consortium.
Read moreSmall firms lack savings accounts
Less than a third of small and micro-sized businesses put money into a business savings account, research by Aldermore has found.
Read moreShop prices fall 1.8% in September
Shop prices fell by 1.8% in the year to September 2014, according to figures from the British Retail Consortium and Nielsen.
Read moreSmall firms unprepared for data loss
Less than a third of small businesses have plans to ensure business continuity in the event of data loss, according to a report by disaster recovery firm Databarracks.
Read moreSMEs look to fund investment plans
Three in 5 SMEs are confident they can secure a bank loan to fund investment plans, research by Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks has found.
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