Fewer SMEs seeking finance to fund working capital
Report from Albion Ventures reveals only 10% of SMEs tried to raise finance in past year – but those that did had their eyes on expansion
SMEs and entrepreneurs handed £400m innovation boost by government
Technology Strategy Board announces £400m growth fund and added support for UK entrepreneurs
Chancellor to ease SME lending woes?
Osborne launches consultation on measures to assist SMEs rejected for business loans
Oiling the chain
Ensuring a supply chain runs smoothly isn’t just down to smart use of financial instruments; technology has a huge part to play
Government site makes it even easier for SMEs to access finance
New ‘Business is GREAT Britain’ website now makes it even easier for SMEs and startups to get access to key information
SMEs still ‘reluctant’ to switch banks despite concerns
Further work needed to encourage SMEs to consider alternative finance options, says the FPB
FSB and BCC Business Banking Insight results looming
Initial findings of independent report on banking experience for micro-businesses and SMEs to be released this May
Campaign launched to encourage small business funding applications
British Bankers’ Association aims to direct entrepreneurs back to their bank managers with new marketing strategy
