A recent report found businesses that secure external funding are more likely to innovate in their markets. There are several reasons why small businesses should consider seeking external finance, including the fact that most businesses don't have the spare income to fund all of their growth initiatives. Read more about how external finance can help your small business grow and innovate.
Running a small business can put tremendous strain on your ability to achieve a healthy work-life balance. The demands of business ownership often result in longer, sometimes anti-social, hours and it can be harder to switch off. But carving out time for non-work activities is essential for your wellbeing, and that of your friends and family. It will also be better for the business.
SMEs face a lot of challenges in the current market and it takes much determination and patience to ensure that they succeed. Below we address three of the biggest challenges you might come across.
Despite the continuing headwinds facing the wider UK economy, there remains a considerable appetite from many SMEs to become more sustainable. But what are the opportunities for ESG-focused smaller businesses, and what are the barriers they need to overcome?
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank has raised concerns over contagion in the banking system and fears of another banking crisis. Thankfully, a lot has changed since the great banking collapse of 2008, including innovations in lending that SMEs rely on to support their operations
ESG ignorance is costly. 56% of small business owners are unfamiliar with ESG, which is understandable as it has primarily been a concern for large corporations. However, with increasing support and interest in COP26, times are changing. ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance, but how will it affect your business?
