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Women
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

Quarter of female business owners take second jobs as economic pressures intensify, Tide and everywoman report shows

UK female entrepreneurs face mounting economic pressures, working longer hours and taking second jobs while remaining optimistic yet hindered by persistent finance barriers.
Business
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

SME confidence improves, but rising energy and tax costs continue to hinder growth ahead of the Autumn Budget

Nearly half of UK SMEs are optimistic about the year ahead, but cost pressures—especially high energy prices—inhibit growth and drive calls for fiscal support.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

National Enterprise Network urges Chancellor to back small business growth in Autumn Statement

Urgent Treasury support is needed across growth, finance, skills, infrastructure and net-zero measures to protect and enable Britain's micro and small businesses.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
5 months ago

SME lending delays slashed by 80% thanks to fintech-driven back-office reform

BCRS Business Loans has significantly reduced loan processing times for SMEs, enhancing access to finance in a challenging economic context.
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