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.
Brits are taking a different view on their investing habits with people planning to invest in passive income sources this year. What's more, they are actively looking for new investment opportunities outside of stocks and shares to achieve their financial goals - this is where small business investing is becoming an increasingly attractive investment opportunity for Brits.
One of the most impressive facets to the UK's private sector is its dynamic small business landscape. SMEs throughout the UK saw impressive growth throughout 2021 and have continued this momentum into 2022.
Following the announcement from Rishi Sunak at the Spring Statement, the Employment Allowance has increased from £4,000 to £5,000, meaning that smaller businesses will be able to claim up to £5,000 off their employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) bills.
Business leaders across the UK continue to face the threat of inflation. Recent studies show that 97% of small business owners are worried about inflation and say rising costs are the most significant threat their business faces.
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
Brits turn to small business investing
SME workers hold ambitions to start their own small business
Small businesses to benefit from increase in employment allowance
Small businesses thrive despite threat of inflation