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In the run-up to the Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards on Monday, 17th November, a new survey of 534 established business owners by Allica Bank reveals that while many businesses continue to navigate tough conditions, investment plans remain strong.

Ahead of the Autumn Budget, with small business owners already worried about the prospect of tax hikes, 53% of UK small business owners say they need to secure funding or finance in order to invest in growth plans for 2026.

Small changes to policies and processes could help SMEs improve their cashflow levels, a senior finance professional has said.

New research has revealed the scale of personal risk facing the UK’s entrepreneurs. One in three SME loans has a personal guarantee (PG) in place .

A young entrepreneur from Coatbridge and his dad have attracted 3,000 customers in their first two months of trading after they opened a new mobile food business in September.

Businesses across the Solent region have the opportunity to spell out exactly what sort of support – including grants – they require to drive growth.

When asked to identify the key challenges currently facing their businesses respondents highlighted a broad range of economic, operational, and generational concerns.

When asked whether they felt the government was doing enough to support family businesses, a resounding 92% of respondents said no.

Confidence and growth expectations within the UK family business sector have weakened, as firms also prepare for a major generational handover of leadership.

Employees experience the greatest motivation and wellbeing when their three key psychological needs are balanced, finds a new study led by Manchester Metropolitan University Business School: Autonomy: Having the independence to make decisions Competence: Feelings of mastery or efficiency Relatedness: Feelings of connection and belonging Drawing on the Self-Determination Theory (SDT), the study explores how support from leaders and colleagues can fulfil these needs and enhance

Women working in the tech sector need to trust their gut and push for what they believe is right.

The positive contribution of neurodiversity to the workplace was one of the key themes of Hampshire Chamber’s latest annual general meeting.

Mexican food brand Mexi Bean Express is firing up its UK expansion with the signing of its very first franchise location.

Business exit strategies were the focus of a seminar given by three Hampshire-based professional services firms.

New research from Barclays Private Bank and Wealth Management reveals that becoming a millionaire is more than a financial milestone, it...

Business leaders have pledged to work alongside the winner of next year’s Hampshire and Solent mayoral vote to champion the region’s...

UK consumers are the most likely to think that fraud will become a bigger issue for banks and insurers in the next five years, compared...

A tax expert has warned construction companies they need to be fully aware of updated legislation surrounding ‘contracted out’ research...

A community boxing club in Dumfries is punching above its weight on community impact and climate action, thanks to a £3,000 grant secured...

Simpsons Malt Limited has published its financial results for 2024, posting a profit before tax of £9.5million (2023: £15.2million) from...