Brexit uncertainty is creating divisions of opinions in the small business market as much as in any other sector of the population. But at root there is a consensus that while the situation is far from ideal and clarity is needed, small businesses are essential to the growth of the UK economy. Alternative financers are
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Small Business Summit: Come to our conference for expert guidance
by Ben Lobel • • 0 Comments
The inaugural British Small Business Summit, organised by SmallBusiness.co.uk and GrowthBusiness.co.uk, and held at London’s Royal Lancaster Hotel, is the pre-eminent day event for small company owners to convene over the business matters that concern them the most. At the start of 2017, there were an estimated 5.7 million small businesses (defined as those with
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Small Business Showcase: Come to our conference for expert guidance
by Ben Lobel • • 0 Comments
The inaugural British Small Business Showcase, organised by SmallBusiness.co.uk and GrowthBusiness.co.uk, and held at London’s Royal Lancaster Hotel, is the pre-eminent day event for small company owners to convene over the business matters that concern them the most. At the start of 2017, there were an estimated 5.7 million small businesses (defined as those with
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British Small Business Awards 2018: Final shortlist released!
by Ben Lobel • • 0 Comments
The British Small Business Awards is the leading celebration of the UK’s small business sector, recognising the nation’s best sole traders, micro businesses and small companies – as well as the services providers and advisers that support them. At the start of 2017, there were an estimated 5.7 million small businesses (defined as those with
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HSBC UK launches £12 billion lending fund for SMEs
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HSBC UK today launches a £12 billion lending fund to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK. Now entering its fifth year, HSBC UK’s dedicated SME Fund 2018 is the largest to date – increasing £2 billion on last year after the 2017 fund was fully utilised by British businesses seeking to expand.
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Upping productivity: how UK SMEs can rival Germany
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UK SMEs could add up to £57 billion a year – more than the cost of Brexit – to the UK economy if they were as productive as SMEs in Germany. NatWest has unveiled research, conducted by Cebr, showing that UK SME employees generate £147,000 worth of output per year on average – less than
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Building a good rapport with your customers to gain long-term business relationships
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Rapport is the connection built between two people. It’s the act of ensuring that those around you feel comfortable as well as accepted. In order to establish a good rapport we must know how to connect with others regardless of their age, gender, ethnic background, mood or the situation. Building and maintaining a strong and
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Barclays doubles unsecured lending to small businesses
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Barclays has today launched £100,000 unsecured lending, doubling its maximum for unsecured business loans for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The move will help SMEs get faster access to finance and seize opportunities they might otherwise miss out on if lending decisions are not made quickly enough. It also means business owners will not have
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British Small Business Awards winners: Pip Murray of Pip & Nut
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The 2018 British Small Business Awards (BSBAs), held in Central London on October 31st, will bring together the brightest stars of the small business economy with the vendors, advisers and financiers that help them start, run, grow and succeed. You could still find yourself on one of our shortlists for this prestigious event. To be
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British Small Business Awards winners: Chris McCullough of Rotageek
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The 2018 British Small Business Awards (BSBAs), held in Central London on October 31st, will bring together the brightest stars of the small business economy with the vendors, advisers and financiers that help them start, run, grow and succeed. You could still find yourself on one of our shortlists for this prestigious event. To be
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