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As the struggle for SMEs to gain appropriate finance to facilitate growth and expansion continues, we need to highlight the benefits that the circular economy may hold for small to medium sized enterprises.

As an SME, social media is an invaluable tool that can help your company to grow. Not only is it free, it also allows you to connect with different audiences

Artificial intelligence is a topic receiving a lot of attention at present, with a number of wild statements flying around from business leaders and interested parties.

In terms of productivity for your SME, no single thing is going to aid this more than cloud adoption.

While there is still uncertainty surrounding whether we will have a hard or soft Brexit, it is important that SMEs prepare whatever the outcome is in 2019.

Recent figures have revealed that the average UK SME owners will be dedicating around 16% of their annual budget for 2018/19 to marketing efforts within their companies.

As new figures reveal that SMEs across the capital are struggling with high levels of unproductivity, a capital funding provider is citing the benefits of effective borrowing for sustaining growth and increasing competitiveness

With SMEs in the UK continuing to flourish and being hailed as the backbone of the British economy it may be time for them to set their sights further afield and expand their offering overseas.

When it comes to managing your finances as an SME, hiring the right accountant is imperative to your success.

As an SME owner, you should constantly be looking for ways that you can expand your offering and facilitate growth.

As an SME owner, you should constantly be looking for ways that you can expand your offering and facilitate growth.

If the Carillion collapse has highlighted one thing, it’s that small businesses need to have access to the relevant finance for their needs.

While mimicking other companies isn’t something that you should ever be engaging in, taking inspiration from businesses that do things well can help you grow and succeed.

While SMEs do still rely on credit from banks, a report released by The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has revealed that new bank lending has declined in a number of countries.

With technological advances continuing to sustain growth for SMEs, we ask ourselves whether 2018 is the year that the IoT will benefit them.

When it comes to running and managing a successful SME, a worthy idea and a sound business plan are just half the battle.

If you run an SME, you’ll know that one of the most important parts of your business is your staff and the way that you treat them at work.

As an entrepreneur or SME owner, there are going to be times when you need cash fast in order to achieve your goals and help your business grow.

If you’ve just launched your SME or are an entrepreneur still struggling to find your feet, it’s likely that you’ll constantly be looking for ways that you can save money.

Speculations surrounding the upcoming Brexit are still circulating, and the most recent revelation is regarding the expansion that could occur if a soft Brexit was to take place.