SMEs

92 per cent of small business owners say keeping energy costs down is one of their biggest priorities

Small business owners' reveal biggest concerns

Ann Watson MBE is the CEO of Enginuity

Ad Feature SMEs are facing 'stagflation', survey warns

XTransfer attended the World Economic Forum's 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions (Summer Davos) in Dalian

Ad Feature XTransfer returns to the Summer Davos Forum

Plates4Less says it first noticed a significant increase in business-related enquiries during 2022

Ad Feature Business number plate sales double

XTransfer announced partnerships with BBVA and Societe Generale during Money20/20 Europe 2026.

Ad Feature XTransfer marks European milestone at Money20/20 Europe 2026

iFAST Global Bank was a finalist at 2026 British Bank Awards in three categories

Ad Feature iFAST Global Bank enables businesses to send euro transfers instantly

Users answer a short set of questions about their business and receive a step-by-step roadmap.

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North East mayor Kim McGuinness and North Northumberland MP David Smith speaking to members of the Alnwick Business Forum.

Mayor’s £2.8m plan to help businesses slash energy bills

It comes as SMEs brace for further economic shocks

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Stephen Libby has partnered with Samsung to go back to his cyber security roots.

One in five small firms could close within months after a cyber breach

Lovey is the UK's fastest-growing SME lender and broker, founded in 2016 by Jack Smith to simplify business lending.

Ad Feature Four in five SMEs missed growth opportunities due to lack of finance
The SME whitepaper explores how SMEs accessed finance last year and examines their borrowing appetite for 2026.
Martin Winter

Unified customer experience platforms help business teams manage calls, messages and digital enquiries in one place

UK businesses offered three-month AI contact centre platform trial

Allica will also connect you with a dedicated relationship manager

Earn up to 4.08% on your business cash in 2026

Cashback deals don’t come much better than this

This bank pays cashback with no cap — here’s how much you could earn

Many SME owners are taking a fresh look at their business banking and finances as they plan for the year ahead.

Why SMEs are switching business bank accounts in 2026 (aff)

Many SMEs feel let down by their banks as spare cash earns almost nothing while costs keep rising.

Are big banks costing your business thousands?

More than 325,000 SMEs in the engineering and manufacturing sectors are the backbone of the UK economy.

Ad Feature Policy centre to "future-proof" British manufacturing and engineering

Get real money back every time you spend with this breakthrough bank

Earn up to 1.5% cashback with a new style of bank account

Laptop ownership is cheaper than ever with subscriptions

Raylo Business offers laptop subscriptions from just £11.66 a month

Invest in the top tech without committing a bundle of cash, with this clever leasing platform

Businesses can lease the latest tech from under £3 a month

Keeping up to date with technology can be a winner for businesses

Raylo Business helps SMEs lease the latest tech from just £2.49

Report Author Poppy Bramford, Enginuity Policy Manager

Nine in 10 SMEs say labour costs risk driving up prices

New green growth programme helps SMEs turn sustainability into success

Malcolm Humble.

Electronics firm set to expand following sale

Gillian Sayburn, partner for Begbies Traynor in the North East

North East businesses urged to prepare for rocky journey despite fall in distres...

SME's are being made to reconsider their future

Ad Feature Spring Statement leaves UK SME’s more financially vulnerable

Diane Park who runs Wave of Nostalgia in Haworth says sustainability is at the heart of her business

The Willow Review issues new recommendations for UK small businesses

Mark Hunt, chief financial officer at Newcastle Airport, Ammar Mirza and Mike Clark, director of Tynexe Commercial Limited.

New hub near airport to help businesses thrive and expand into global markets
A new business hub that will propel North East companies onto the global stage and attract vital investment to the region has officially opened its doors.
Ian Smith

Patrick Vallance Official Cabinet Portrait

Innovate UK’s Knowledge Transfer Partnerships Programme celebrates 50 years of d...

Research of 500 SME owners and decision makers found half blame the new budget for their scaled back Christmas celebrations this year

UK SME owners blame government budget for scaled-down Christmas plans

Established in 2004, Federal Management has grown from a single office to a nationwide operation

Award-winning debt collection agency celebrates 20 years

The podcast offers a lifeline for overlooked small businesses struggling to make sense of the increasingly complex digital marketing landscape.

Ad Feature Marketing expert launches podcast to help overlooked small businesses

Since 2010, Amazon has invested over £1.3 billion in Northumberland and Tyne and Wear and more than £4 billion in the North East

New report reveals Amazon’s £1.3 billion investment in Northumberland and Tyne a...

One of the UK’s most exciting and recognised entrepreneurs, Tom Glanfield of TEGCap, from Bournemouth, Hampshire

Ad Feature Insider tricks that entrepreneurs use to get noticed

Lauren Ford, client partner at Horizon Works.

Horizon Works bolsters delivery team with senior appointment

Northumberland Community Bank signing the Armed Forces Covenant.

Armed Forces Covenant milestone after Northumberland Community Bank signature

Andrew Little and Gillian Sayburn of Begbies Traynor in Newcastle

Creeping rise in early financial distress continues in the North East

Many UK small businesses expect little growth over the next two years

Many UK small businesses expect little growth over the next two years

Coun Richard Wearmouth.

Helping county organisations to do business with North East councils

Changes to wages and National Insurance for Employers

Employers to pay thousands more in National Insurance from April

Tynemouth MP Alan Campbell.

Alan Campbell MP: Supporting small businesses all year round

Alan Dodsworth.

New business support programme launched

Many SMEs have reinvested their profits just to stay afloat this year

Top 10 challenges SME owners face

Top 10 challenging things about running your own business

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Top 10 things SMEs think they should be doing to stay afloat
10 things SMEs think they should be doing to stay afloat
Charlotte Minett

Barclays is to cut opening hours of hundreds of branches across the UK

Barclays to cut opening hours of hundreds of branches across the UK

Many SMEs affected by the rising living costs have said this time has been the ‘...

Are apprenticeships in danger?

SME apprenticeships under threat due to cost-of-living burdens

Many employees will get an extra 2.5 days of annual leave at Christmas - equatin...

SMEs struggle to maintain business due to the rise in living costs – as many are...

Businesses are looking to cut costs even more, expert warns

UK SMEs brace for steep rise in redundancies, employment expert warns

Graeme Miller, head of innovation at Innovation SuperNetwork

Ad Feature De-risk your business innovation project with a grant

These are the top 20 ways small businesses are reducing outgoings

Small businesses are in need of help

New report: Government must spend more with small businesses to unlock growth

Eight in 10 small business owners want to be greener - but don’t know where to s...

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