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Tag: Economic Outlook

Finance study reveals UK SMEs outperform Q2 expectations despite drop in revenue

August 20, 2020

By Praseeda Nair

UK SMEs outperform Q2 expectations, and are cautiously optimistic for Q3 revenue rebound, according to a new study.

Economic impact of Covid-19 less severe than expected

August 7, 2020

By Praseeda Nair

New figures from the Bank of England anticipate the economy to shrink 9.5% in 2020 – down from 14%.

Charlie Mullins: Entrepreneurs like risk, but leaving the EU is a leap into the dark

June 20, 2016

By Charlie Mullins

Entrepreneurs are among the greatest risk takers of them all. It’s built into our DNA – that special something that enables us to turn a simple idea into a money-generating, employment-creating enterprise.

Five steps to become recession-proof: Economic gloom doesnt have to spell doom for UK SMEs

March 21, 2016

By Richard Chapman

One of the truisms of life and business is that “every cloud has a silver lining”. The last recession certainly proved this for SMEs as they have driven the UK out of recession and to record employment levels. But as economic gloom lingers overhead, we’ve got five ways that companies can prepare for a shift in corporate climate.

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