Business confidence and its impact on UK SMEs

It’s a significant week for us at Capify, as we announce the launch of our new £50m Small Business Fund, which we have created to support SMEs that are in […]

The opportunity for eCommerce businesses in 2021 is huge. According to a report published by Shopify, global online sales reached an all-time high of 16.4% of total global retail sales […]

Yesterday, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak delivered his much-anticipated Spring Budget, outlining a £65bn three-point plan focused on supporting British people and businesses, fixing the public finances and building […]

It’s perhaps unsurprising that a global pandemic, national lockdowns, Brexit and a potential double-dip recession have knocked business confidence in the UK over the past 12-months. However, 2021 has started […]

Each year the UK celebrates National Apprenticeship Week – an annual event to shine a light on apprenticeships, showcase the fantastic benefits they offer, and highlight their importance to the […]

FAQs – Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) was first introduced by the UK government in March 2020 to provide vital financial support to […]

As we begin a new year and leave behind one the most challenging years for SMEs across the UK, now is the time to begin thinking about what 2021 might […]

In the UK, almost 60 per cent of businesses operate as sole traders, and it’s easy to see why. The set-up process is free and straightforward, helping lots of self-employed […]

Online marketplaces have been growing in popularity for more than a decade, with consumers preferring the convenience that these digital platforms can provide. Then the coronavirus pandemic hit and forced […]

Internet usage has been steadily increasing each year, but the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic have seen a dramatic shift to online and as a result, the opportunity for e-commerce […]

For retail businesses, the festive shopping season is typically the busiest period for sales. It’s not uncommon in the three months before Christmas, referred to as the ‘Golden Quarter’, for […]

Strong cash flow is important for any business, but for SMEs it’s the lifeblood of their operations. Cash flow is all about the amount of money coming in and out […]