Business & Industry
Supporting SMEs
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How open banking is helping the UK’s small businesses improve their cash flow
Barely two years on from the Covid-19 pandemic, small businesses in the UK are facing a range of critical challenges, some of which are overcome through open banking. Rising energy costs, soaring inflation, overdue payments, changes to the tax regime, or a high employee turnover urgently need addressing if the UK is to remain an economic...
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Lack of funding should not hold back small business growth
Small businesses disproportionately rely on external finance for their business operations, cash flow, and investment opportunities as they often don’t have excess capital available to expand and invest without outside funding. Huge external shocks, like the Covid-19 pandemic, have a negative impact on the availability of finance for small firms, as they are seen as...
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Over 150 SMEs supported to innovate, build resilience and boost productivity
Business schools can be impactful drivers of SME development through contributions to building business communities, inspiring fresh perspectives and enhancing the capabilities of business leaders. Startups magazine1 recently reported that Leicester is the most entrepreneurial city in the UK with nearby Northampton and Kettering taking the top spots as entrepreneurial towns. Schools as part of...
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A helping hand for small businesses looking to grow
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are often described as the engine of the economy, helping to drive growth and prosperity for all. Public entities recognise this and deliver programmes for support. With a global reputation for collaborating with SMEs and startups, a leading university is providing businesses with mentorship, critical skills, and access to professional...
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Solutions for small businesses to help the economy grow
Small businesses in the UK are a major part of the economy, but they need more practical support in this tough landscape. Many headlines show small businesses struggling in this economic climate. There are no easy solutions, but there should be greater recognition of the massive opportunity bubbling away in our small business ecosystem. Small...