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Is your business financially prepared for the summer holidays?

The summer holiday season is upon us. For SMEs dependent on tourism, the next two months will be the busiest of the year and it is crucial that they make the most of it. In contrast, most businesses will experience slowdowns due to fewer orders and lower sales volumes.

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Where smart SMEs go to grow

SME2017 the business event for the Midlands offers a new and exciting platform to help thousands of small and medium business owners develop their strategy for growth.

How iwoca’s credit line for SMEs can help your business grow

It’s no secret that small businesses are struggling to get finance from a bank. According to the C2FO Working Capital Outlook Survey in 2016, 54% of SMEs say cash flow is their biggest obstacle to business growth. iwoca is aiming to fix that.

What is stopping you taking advantage of opportunities for growth?

One of the perks of owning a small business is that you can quickly adapt to new situations and take advantage of opportunities for growth. Rather than pushing through the red tape involved in corporate decisions, you can implement new products and processes immediately.

How assessing legal needs can save your business money

I’m sure you’ll agree that all business owners are keen to reduce unnecessary costs wherever possible which makes the results of a recent You Gov survey all the more startling.

Cyber attacks on SMEs: Be prepared for the worst

For SMEs, it is not a matter of if but when they will be victim of a cyber attack. And it’s more than just viruses small businesses have to worry about.

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Launch your business with support from the Forum

Starting a new business requires careful planning, research and preparation to avoid failure and, at the Forum of Private Business, we know how important it is to support and advise a business, especially in its fledgling years.

Five factors influencing sterling's volatility this Spring

The pound has been on a rollercoaster ride since the EU referendum nearly a year ago but continued uncertainty means it's value will fluctuate for some time to come.

Could better legal cover save your business money?

At the start of 2016 the Department for Business Innovation and Skills reported that 99.9% of all private sector businesses were small or medium-sized (SMEs) and that these businesses provide employment to 15.7 million people.

13 pre-Brexit contract issues every business needs to consider

We consider the legal implications for businesses that have signed legal agreements prior to Brexit taking place. On 23 June 2016, the UK voted to leave the EU and as we have seen Theresa May has confirmed that the UK will be moving forward with Brexit.