The UK’s business community is increasingly concerned about the external business environment, including Brexit, the health of the UK economy and the impact of the Trump administration, but remains confident about exporting in the future. This is the conclusion of the inaugural Santander Trade Barometer. The Barometer, based on the attitudes of businesses engaged in,
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Business confidence falls to a one-year low, according to study
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Source: Source: ONS, BDRC Continental, LBCB analytics as of 31 August 2017 – Chart 1: Economic momentum has softened this year Source: BDRC Continental, LBCB analytics as of 31 August 2017 – Chart 2: Sentiment weaker in consumer services Overall business confidence fell 13 points to 17 per cent in August, according to the latest Business Barometer from
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Entrepreneurs resilient but cracks in confidence are beginning to show
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Nearly four out five (78 per cent) entrepreneurs are predicting growth over the next 12 months according to the latest Enterprise Index research by Smith & Williamson, the accountancy, investment management and tax group. However, the Enterprise Index, a quarterly barometer testing the views of nearly 200 business leaders and entrepreneurs, reveals that expectations for the
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3 Confidence Boosting Tips for Female Entrepreneurs to Ask for More
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By Deborah Sweeney Whether it’s a request for extra funding for your startup or a meeting to establish a partnership with another company for the first time, asking for more is still a struggle for even the most confident entrepreneurs. Want proof? According to a survey conducted by salary.com, 44% of people negotiate only sometimes, and […]
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UK SMEs are confident about future financial performance
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Business valuation expert, Company Valuation Services (CVS), is educating businesses on how they can increase their potential value and make the transition between owners as stress-free as possible. This comes after the recent American Express Global SME Pulse survey – published by Oxford Economics – which shows overall optimism for 2017 and beyond. With 50 per
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