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Early warning signs of downturn loom among UK SMEs

Signs that the economy may be heading for a downturn are evident amongst UK SMEs, according to the latest SME Confidence Tracker report from business funder, Bibby Financial Services (BFS). Data for Q2 reveal that bad debt – the value of unpaid invoices written-off by each business – has jumped to £20,403, an increase of
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Growing confidence among the UK’s aspiring business owners

Four out of five Brits have the confidence and the drive to start up their own business, but financial risks (54 per cent) and fear of failure (40 per cent) are holding them back, according to a new study commissioned by self storage provider Space Station. The survey of 1,000 aspiring entrepreneurs has revealed that the prospect of
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