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#smes

The British Business Bank has reported a pre-tax gain of £144 million, returning to profitability after two years of losses, amidst an increased investment portfolio.

Trade finance rarely makes headlines, yet it supports over $30 trillion in annual global commerce. The systems powering it are still slow and exclusionary.

Three in 10 UK SMEs fear losing up to £20,000 due to Trump's new trade tariffs, making energy savings essential. Business energy experts recommend conducting energy audits to find savings.

The biggest mistake we see is overthinking," explains Sarah Mitchell, CEO of EcoWrap, whose biodegradable packaging solutions now serve clients in 12 European countries. "We spent six months researching every possible regulation and requirement, when we could have started with one country and learned as we went.

Developed through analyzing thousands of SME lead conversion patterns, this framework helps businesses focus their limited resources on the prospects most likely to drive meaningful revenue growth.

The average late payment to Small Businesses is £6,142, costing London's economy £2.5 billion annually, highlighting a pressing financial issue for SMEs.

61% of SMEs believe that focusing on employee welfare and sustainability is critical to long-term success, despite experiencing economic challenges.

The digital realm offers unprecedented opportunities but also unique challenges. Consumers are increasingly aware of data privacy, identity theft risks, and the need for secure online interactions. High-profile data breaches and sophisticated scams have made many cautious.

Entel's partnership with Starlink Direct to Cell aims to improve connectivity for SMEs and large industries in remote areas of Chile and Peru.

SMEs are planning pay and recruitment freezes in response to government tax rises, with a distinct focus on limiting expenditures and innovation.

This is undoubtedly a challenging time for businesses, but our research shows some glimmers of hope. Strong domestic demand, powered by online sales, can help UK firms grow over the coming months.

This combination of damaging measures has led to 70% stating that they lack confidence in their own business growth when compared to last year.

NAYAMAX is transforming African e-commerce by providing accessible, powerful digital tools designed for SMEs, aiming to create a thriving e-commerce ecosystem across Africa.

An unending line of loaded-down trucks fills the streets and highways of the German state of Baden-Wurttemberg, located next to Bavaria and the borders of Switzerland and France.

Gallabox's marketing platform allows SMEs to manage all sales and marketing activities within WhatsApp, enhancing customer conversations and improving lead conversion rates.

One in five (21%) ranked the UK as having the best quality of life, highlighting some positives despite prevailing economic concerns, indicating potential strengths for SMEs.