SME NewsEconomy
News stories on the economy and its impact on small business finance, funding and growth.
Weak pound’s big impact on UK SMEs
Importers struggle with costs while exporters spot new opportunities as sterling remains weak.
Current Inflation Rate – May 2009
Inflation continues to slow with deflation the ongoing trend for the Retail Price Index during May 2009.
Budget 2009 – small business reaction and impact
Alistair Darling sets out precious little by way of support for small businesses in his 2009 Budget. But what do SMEs really think?
Current Inflation Rate – March 09
The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) falls again and the Retail Prices Index (RPI) enters negative territory for the first time in nearly 50 years.
Recession fraud threat to small businesses on the rise
Small firms in danger of falling victim to rise in fraud sparked by the opportunistic and desperate as recession bites.
Current Inflation Rate – Feb 09 & small business deflation
Annual RPI falls to 0.0% as looming deflation proves a mixed blessing for UK small business.
CBI crystal ball predictably gloomy on UK economic outlook
Sharp decline in economic activity, high unemployment and recession to continue throughout 2009, with little or no growth anticipated in 2010.
UK recession official as small firms confront employment issues
As the ‘R’ word becomes statistically official, some small businesses are already looking to the future when it comes to employment opportunities.
Current Inflation Rate – Dec 08
Dramatic slowdown in inflation as Consumer Price Index falls by 1% during December 2008. But are we heading for deflation this year?
Travel and advertising victims of small business budget cuts
While advertising and travel are top of the list of budget cuts for UK SMEs, IT spending looks set to hold up.
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