UK SMEs Secure Half A Billion In VCT Funding
Good news for growing businesses in the UK this week, with the announcement that a total of £505m was invested via Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs)…
SMEs Left With A Month To Access Help
Amid the chaotic pre-Christmas rush of strikes and snow, it was easy to miss the UK government’s quiet announcement of its decision to scrap its…
UK SME definition changes
Despite some recent difficulty, the UK government remains committed to its growth agenda. In a bid to stimulate growth and cut red tape, it has…
Small businesses: The fight against financial crime
The growing threat of financial crime was illustrated in 2019 by the publication of the UK’s first Economic Crime Plan. Sponsored by the Home Office,…
UK Chancellor offers new bounce back loans
The UK government’s initial response to the coronavirus crisis was largely welcomed by business groups. By promising to support businesses through covering 80% of many…
The effect of vishing on small businesses
The growth of digital tools has allowed thousands of small businesses to scale up at a relatively low cost. The development of cloud-based solutions, in…
Coronavirus: The impact to UK businesses
The coronavirus is beginning to have, at the time of writing, a genuine, significant and growing impact on UK businesses. It’s a fast-moving and dynamic…