For SMEs that are just starting out, the benefits of trademarks and the value that they possess is not to be ignored.

SMEs that are static and fail to adapt to the ever-changing business market that they are operating in are likely to be left behind.

Buying a shop has both benefits and drawbacks for new business owners. It’s a fair bet that if the previous shop owner has reaped success with the location you may also fare well and often there will be trained staff and suppliers already established.

For most new businesses that fail, the reasoning behind their collapse has something to do with cash flow problems.

When it comes to boosting growth and productivity, technology is a vital tool that SMEs need to make the most of.

Statistics recently released by WorldFirst have revealed that the number of SMEs that are trading internationally is steadily declining. The figure dropped to 1.5 million last year, just half of what it was in 2016.

The impending doom of Brexit is still hanging over many SMEs heads, particularly with regards to expanding and trading globally and boosting profitability.

The Prime Minister has recently revealed that her second most pertinent concern, first of course being the ever topical Brexit, is to address the housing shortage in the UK.

When you’re running an SME, one of the biggest things that you are trying to achieve is high levels of productivity. Being productive means that your workforce is hitting targets and is producing high levels of work

As SMEs in the UK continue to struggle to access the appropriate funding needed to facilitate growth, a capital funding provider is helping small to medium sized enterprises with a tailored approach to financing that matches them with privately owned investment companies.

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.

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.