Research from Aldermore shows that 53% of small businesses made an investment in sustainability within the past 12 months, with the average spend being £61,250. SMEs are leading the way in sustainable practices, with 55% of them providing initiatives to reduce the emissions of commuting and business trips - compared to less than one-quarter of big businesses who have done the same.
Small businesses are receiving vital support from their customer base, with a study from Opinium on behalf of American Express, reporting that more than half (55%) of small businesses reported seeing a rise in new customers purchasing from their business over the past six months.
Due to external factors affecting the business environment, the FTSE 100 saw the worst week for losses since June 2020 in May. This has caused Brits to change their investment habits, with a study from IW Capital showing that 29% of the population are actively looking for new investment opportunities outside of stocks and shares.
IW Capital, is proud to announce a £2m investment in Location Live - the UK’s premier locations planning specialist for the Live Marketing sector. This injection of capital will aid the group’s expansion into international markets, whilst focusing on the development of its proprietary digital marketplace and platform LO:LIVE.
With significant obstacles affecting the business world, SMEs are looking to utilise the EIS scheme to continue to progress. Since its inception in 1994, the Enterprise Investment Scheme has raised over £24 billion in funds for almost 33,000 companies.
Inflation, which has recently reached a new high, continues to represent a major obstacle for small and local businesses in the UK. Despite these inflationary concerns, recent research shows that small business owners remain optimistic in terms of their ability to mitigate the negative impacts of inflation.
The global supply chain issues have affected businesses worldwide significantly. Astute business models are facing notable obstacles as unforeseen events are disturbing their supply. Therefore, it is critically important that UK SMEs take the appropriate steps to overcome the current supply chain issues in order to maintain growth this year.
A landmark study from IW Capital has found that 47% of Brits expect the small business sector to experience rapid growth in 2022. Individuals are turning to small businesses post-pandemic because of the resilience and adaptability they have shown over the past few years.
If you’re looking for an initial guide to the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS), our experts at IW Capital offer a comprehensive introduction to EIS, its rules and qualifying criteria – plus some of the benefits of this investment initiative.
Small businesses lead the way with investment in sustainability
New customers drive revenue for UK SMEs
Brits turn to investment opportunities outside of stocks and shares
IW Capital announces £2m investment in Location Live to spearhead global expansion
Increase in small businesses planning to raise money through EIS
Investors ready to back small businesses despite inflation concerns
How can small businesses overcome supply chain issues?
Nearly half of Brits expect the small business sector to experience rapid growth in 2022
Enterprise Investment Scheme – A Brief Guide