How can SME investment levels increase?

How can SME investment levels increase?

The UK’s economic climate is proving a challenge for businesses of all sizes, but none more so than Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The current climate is proving a challenge for SMEs, with many reluctant to invest in their company for fear of putting their business at risk for a financial collapse. The hesitation is understandable given the uncertainty around the economy, and we’ve looked at some of the reasons why and what you can do to p…

Why are fewer SMEs investing in their company?

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are finding the current economic climate challenging, with many reluctant to invest for fear of losing their business entirely. We want to understand the hesitation behind the lack of borrowing so that your business can get the support it needs to succeed. What is causing the lack of investment? A recent survey conducted by Barclays Bank found that 80 per cent of SMEs did not borrow any cash to invest in the 1…