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Majority of small businesses need funding to secure growth in 2025
1 day ago · Funding squeeze to have nationwide impact on job creation. There has been a six-month peak in the percentage of small businesses that need to secure funding or finance in order to move forward with their growth plans for early 2025 - 57%, up from 53% in spring 2024 - according to new research by Novuna Business Finance.
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Eight in 10 small businesses finish the year backing new growth …
Eight in 10 small businesses finish the year backing new growth plans for 2025. More than eight in ten (81%) UK small businesses are prioritising new initiatives to boost their overall growth prospects for 2025.
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UK Inflation Rate Falls to 3.4%: Positive Outlook for Economic Stability" The UK's inflation rate dropped to 3.4% in February, marking its lowest level in two and a half years, down from 4% in January....
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MBE Worldwide is the world’s leading postal and shipping services franchise group, serving over one million business customers a year through its multi-brand operations Leading national pet care franchise, We Love Pets, has made it to the finals of …
Helping SMEs unlock the power of international trade
By Tim Reid, Chief Executive of UK Export Finance. In April, the Office for National Statistics published data showing that since 2020, there has been 63 percent growth in real terms in the export of services and 7 percent growth for goods.International trade is one of the drivers of growth in modern Britain, as it has been for decades - if not centuries.
44% of UK SMEs say National Insurance increase in Budget will ...
Nearly 50 % of UK SMEs say the increase in employer national insurance contributions (NICs) in the Autumn Budget will negatively impact them, shows the new Owner Managed Business Survey by Moore UK, the leading accountancy network.
Revolutionising Fitness: Franchise Brands Propel Growth in the …
Pip Wilkins CEO of the bfa. In a market worth £5.9bn in the UK, fitness franchise brands are stepping up their game to respond to changing consumer demands in this profitable and expanding sector.
Critical Spring Budget for SMEs: 31% of business owners fear …
In a recent survey conducted by invoice finance company Novuna Business Cash Flow, involving 500 small and medium sized enterprises, a startling 31% of business owners anticipate the potential closure of their businesses by the end of 2024.This statistic underscores the significance of the forthcoming Spring budget, positioning it as …