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Government aims for Year of the SME in 2024
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- 07 Mar 2024
The UK government has relaunched the Help to Grow campaign, which offers resources to help SMEs get started, devise growth strategies and identify funding options.
Hospitality in crisis: helping clients through the turmoil
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- 27 Feb 2024
Economic strains have sparked a ‘bloodbath’ in hospitality, with scores of closures already this year. How can accountants help their clients weather the storm?
Greater fast-track funding for small UK exporters
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- 03 Jan 2024
The government’s export credit agency is doubling its previous limit for trade finance to £10m to boost exporting.
How SMEs can access transition funding
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- 28 Nov 2023
Many existing products for SMEs are taking net zero and climate plans into account.
How SMEs should optimise their cash savings
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- 21 Nov 2023
Enterprises have too much spare cash sitting in low- or no-interest accounts, according to a new report. What other options could help SME owners make the most of their reserves?
The pros and cons of using credit cards for cash flow
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- 15 Nov 2023
As a new report shows that plastic is proving increasingly popular among UK SME business owners, we highlight the benefits it can unlock – and the pitfalls to avoid.
Why SME owners must always be ready to sell up
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- 01 Nov 2023
Half of business exits stem from unsolicited approaches, new research finds, so if owners aren’t ready, that can have a potentially damaging effect on their firms.
Tired of being paid late by big businesses?
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- 13 Sep 2023
Small business owners: what can you do to crack down on overdue payments and make sure you receive the money you are owed?
ICAEW recommendations to address SME finance woes
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- 08 Sep 2023
In its response to the Treasury Committee's call for evidence, ICAEW laments the availability of finance for small business, and sees a role for government in boosting lending to SMEs, following concerns over a deepening access to finance crisis.
Investment zones and freeports – similarities and differences
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- 04 Sep 2023
Investment zones were refocused at the Spring Budget 2023. They are intended to grow the economy by focusing on places with significant unmet productivity potential and building on their existing strengths. How do they compare to freeports?
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