Businesses on the smaller end of the market are leading the way in private equity deals, according to research by Lyceum Capital and Cass Business School.
Lenders old and new are have to work with SMEs to make sure the stream of funding leaving small businesses doesn't become a flood: but what can be done?
The announcement or a new role names small business commissioner was greeted with cautious optimism this week: but what powers will this new office bring with it and will it have any real clout to effect change around late payments and beyond?
Lack of skills is an issue that has been worrying SME business owners for some time now: so is the Enterprise Bill the answer and what can be down until its effects are felt?
Statement from Department for Business, Innovation and Skills extends deadline for consultation of small business leaders around legislation to protect small businesses when making purchases for commercial purposes.
