Eight in 10 small businesses finish the year backing new growth plans for 2025
New podcast series explores sustainability as a growth strategy for small businesses
Sharp increase in percentage of Scottish small businesses anticipating growth
More than eight in ten small business owners fearful of autumn budget announcements that would damage their growth plans
Small business growth forecasts at two-year peak ahead of autumn budget as confidence accelerates in north and midlands but stagnates in the south
SME insight: A broader view on sustainability - Season Four of the Sustainable Business Podcast by Novuna Business Finance
From environment to inclusivity: SMEs broader approach to sustainability
Proportion of small businesses considering new growth initiatives rises to 68% as confidence returns
Election bounce signals small business confidence surge in London
Election bounce signals small business confidence in Construction sector more than doubles
Small business confidence in the agriculture sector hit 10-year high
Election bounce signals surge in small business confidence as growth outlook hits a two-year high
Half of Small Businesses Would Not Be Able to Achieve Their Growth Plans Without Securing Finance
A Tale of Two General Election Years: 8 in 10 Small Businesses Cite Barriers to Growth
Percentage of small businesses investing in growth initiatives hits three-year low
Economic Volatility Worries Increase as Three Quarters of Scottish Small Business Owners Kept Awake at Night
Economic volatility remains top worry as three quarters of small business owners kept awake at night
Small business growth forecasts in agricultural sector hit three-year high
Eight in ten small businesses taking positive steps to strengthen their enterprises in 2024
Small business reliance on securing finance to power growth hits six-year high
Demand for Carbon-Neutral suppliers on the rise as SMEs set stricter partnership conditions
Three in 10 retail small businesses predict festive downturn this year
Small business confidence hits 12-month low in Scotland
Small business confidence plummets to three year low-point for UK manufacturing
More small businesses linking carbon reduction to business benefits
Strategies to power growth: small business outlook over time
One in five UK small businesses could not report on any of their emissions if asked tomorrow
Surge in eco-conscious small businesses hits record 12-month high
Welsh small businesses trail behind England and Scotland in growth expectations
Scottish small businesses lead UK in growth outlook
Two in three small businesses cite tangible business benefits of tech innovation
Small businesses driving the pace needed to mitigate climate crisis
Small business growth planning hits three-year high
Seasonal businesses drive summer bounce in small business growth forecasts
‘Incentives rather than fines’ say small businesses looking to be more sustainable
Proportion of Scottish small businesses scaling back hits four-year low
Proportion of Welsh small businesses scaling back hits four-year low
Consumer confidence now primary concern for small businesses as rising cost worries ease
Eight in ten small businesses cite barriers to growth as fears over market uncertainty rise sharply
89% of small businesses would check the sustainability credentials of a supplier before choosing to work with them
Hospitality sector bounces back to highest growth outlook in 12 months
Growth outlook in transport and distribution sector continues to struggle after a difficult Q1
Growth outlook in manufacturing declines significantly despite positive Q1 figures
Mature small businesses power forward as growth outlook bounces back in hospitality, agriculture and retail
New Novuna Business Finance report uncovers small business attitudes towards sustainability
Small businesses taking protective measures to strengthen their businesses this quarter
Scottish small businesses lagging behind other regions with sustainability plans, according to new report
Economic uncertainty keeps four in five small business owners awake at night
Scottish small businesses amongst regions least likely to predict growth this quarter, as economic uncertainty continues
Start-ups driving growth forecasts in small business sector rocked by market uncertainty
Four in five small business leaders frustrated that no one is doing enough to tackle climate change
Half of small businesses looking to secure finance to grow their businesses in 2023
Welsh small businesses focused on cost control as growth outlook falls
Scottish small businesses one of few regions predicting growth in Q4 but cost-of-living still a big concern
Novuna Business Finance implements automated invoice processing to enhance its service
Third party costs topped the list of concerns as nine in ten small businesses are worried about the cost-of-living impacts
Small Businesses in Agriculture Echo COP Calls for Sustainability
From Pledging to Implementing: Third of small businesses have formal Net Zero plan in place
UK Small businesses call for greater Government leadership in the race to become Net Zero
Retail enterprises bank on Christmas trading for uplift in growth prospects
Growth outlook in the Transport and Distribution sector continues to slide, as contraction proportion rises
Construction sector focussed on cost control as growth outlook remains subdued in second half of the year
Growth outlook in the manufacturing sector remains subdued for second consecutive quarter
Growth outlook in the Hospitality and Leisure sector falls amidst cost-of-living crisis
More agricultural small businesses predicting contraction than growth in Q4
Small business growth forecasts hit two-year low
Small business growth predictions hold firm despite soaring price rises and political uncertainty
Novuna Business Finance solves the automated feed conundrum
Small businesses help environment with sweeping cut back to business travel
Businesses defy gloomy outlook with plans to succeed in the next three months
Energy price cap will support small business growth this Autumn - 55% of business owners have struggled with rising costs
Small businesses lead the change on Net Zero
Small businesses switch to domestic UK market as perceived growth opportunities in EU stagnate
Nine in ten small businesses fall short on sustainability
Proportion of small businesses experiencing barriers to growth hits five-year record high
Novuna Business Finance Beats Sluggish Market Recovery To Grow Profits By A Quarter
Rising Energy Costs Drive Green Agenda Among UK Small Businesses
Small business growth forecasts hit two-year high
7-Year Spike in Small Businesses Looking to Hire Set Against Backdrop of Caution
Sleepwalking into landfill: one in two small businesses fall short on basic recycling
715,000 small business are worried about climate change and admit they are not doing enough
Small businesses make sustainability a priority for the year
Ukraine crisis and rising fuel prices overtake Covid as top concern for small businesses
Energy Top Concern as Small Businesses Make Sustainability a Priority for 2022
Proportion of small businesses predicting organic growth hits two-year high as omicron restriction ease
Small businesses choosing home over hybrid, with average WFH business saving almost £50k a year
Lockdown widens investment gap between tech savvy small businesses and tech laggards
Access to finance jeopardises significant job creation bid by UK small businesses
Buoyant Christmas run-in as proportion of small businesses predicting closure hits record low
Technology helps three in four small businesses to become more efficient
Progress on the travel green list good news for up to 2.5 million small businesses looking for growth overseas
Investing in new people: biggest concern for small firms who are unable to get financial support
Life after 21 June SME bounce back but concerns remain
Three in four small businesses set out growth agenda for post-lockdown era
Small business growth outlook increases
Brexit Special - Research through the lens of the consumers
Uncovering the personality of small business owners
How small businesses managed the pandemic in 2020
Small businesses prepare to get in shape for 2021
Extrovert business owners spend more on work Christmas Do's
Small business confidence returns
Audiences in focus | Tech-enabled Start Ups
Audience in focus | Family-run small businesses
Small businesses focused on impact of Covid
Small business confidence holds firm
Small businesses adjust to a new normal
Small businesses go through a financial workout
Bank holidays for some but not for single parent business owners
Business confidence bounces back from easing of lockdown
Rapid response mentoring programme for small business
Why business owners over 55 will never stop working
Embracing digital transformation in the small business sector
Shift to online as small businesses adapt to new normal
Small business growth outlook collapses
Small business growth forecast reaches an 18 month high
Late payment crisis threatens small business growth
Small businesses step up plans for oversea expansion
Start-Ups Driving Growth Forecasts in a Small Business Sector Rocked by Market Uncertainty
Growth forecast for Welsh small businesses rebounds following rocky quarter
