Three in 10 UK SMEs fear losing up to £20,000 due to Trump's new trade tariffs, making energy savings essential. Business energy experts recommend conducting energy audits to find savings.
The biggest mistake we see is overthinking," explains Sarah Mitchell, CEO of EcoWrap, whose biodegradable packaging solutions now serve clients in 12 European countries. "We spent six months researching every possible regulation and requirement, when we could have started with one country and learned as we went.
The digital realm offers unprecedented opportunities but also unique challenges. Consumers are increasingly aware of data privacy, identity theft risks, and the need for secure online interactions. High-profile data breaches and sophisticated scams have made many cautious.
SMEs are planning pay and recruitment freezes in response to government tax rises, with a distinct focus on limiting expenditures and innovation.
This is undoubtedly a challenging time for businesses, but our research shows some glimmers of hope. Strong domestic demand, powered by online sales, can help UK firms grow over the coming months.
This combination of damaging measures has led to 70% stating that they lack confidence in their own business growth when compared to last year.
NAYAMAX is transforming African e-commerce by providing accessible, powerful digital tools designed for SMEs, aiming to create a thriving e-commerce ecosystem across Africa.
An unending line of loaded-down trucks fills the streets and highways of the German state of Baden-Wurttemberg, located next to Bavaria and the borders of Switzerland and France.
One in five (21%) ranked the UK as having the best quality of life, highlighting some positives despite prevailing economic concerns, indicating potential strengths for SMEs.