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From recession to coronavirus: Why UK SMEs are always adapting

April 16, 2020

By Annie May Noonan

UK SMEs have been on a rollercoaster ride since 2008 when the global recession hit. Since then, they’ve had Brexit to deal with and now, coronavirus.

FEATURE: COVID-19 self-gifting trend opens way for smaller retailers

April 15, 2020

By Laura McGuire

As consumers indulge in the trend of self-gifting during COVID-19, SME retailers have the opportunity to make more sales than global luxury brands.

Why SMEs can drive air quality improvement post-COVID-19

April 10, 2020

By Freddie Talberg

As even tighter COVID-19 measures are imposed around the world, we expect to see an even more dramatic fall in toxic emissions over the coming months.

SMEs and the ongoing fight to survive COVID-19

April 9, 2020

By Charlie Mullins

Pimlico Plumbers founder Charlie Mullins admits there will be SMEs that will flounder during the COVID-19 era, but there will be survivors too.

COVID-19 affected manufacturers seek ?643.5m funding to survive April

April 9, 2020

By Laura McGuire

British manufacturers affected by COVID-19 are seeking ?643.5m from the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme to survive April.

SMEs share the lessons learned from 2008 (and how it’s helped them deal with COVID-19)

April 6, 2020

By Laura McGuire

2008 was a catastrophic year for SMEs in particular, but many learned lessons in adaptation and resilience which has helped them deal with COVID-19.

What financial help is there for SMEs during COVID-19?

April 2, 2020

By Laura McGuire

It is estimated that a fifth of small businesses will shut in a month due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so who is helping them survive

The future of brand Britain (post-Brexit)

March 20, 2020

By Sean Ramsden

Will iconic ‘brand Britain’ products thrive in the global market after we leave the EU?

What did Mark Carney do for SMEs in his seven years as governor?

March 19, 2020

By Annie May Noonan

A number of SMEs penned an open letter to Mark Carney back in 2013, nearly seven years later, did he address any of their grievances?

What’s on the SME wishlist ahead of the Budget announcement?

March 10, 2020

By Annie May Noonan

One day before the announcement of the 2020 Spring Budget, what do the UK’s small-to-medium business owners want to see delivered

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