Finance boost for small businesses

Jan 12th 2011: Small businesses could be set for a boost in lending prospects following a widening in access the the government backed Enterprise Finance Guarantee Scheme (EFG).

 
Two-thirds of SMEs optimistic about

Jan 10th 2011: The UK's small business sector is set to enter 2011 in a buoyant and confident mood. A survey of 1,120 small businesses conducted by HR service PeoplePerHour.com finds nearly two thirds (64 per cent) are optimistic about the UK's economic future.

 
Bank fund to boost SME lending

Jan 10th 2011: Borrowing prospects for small businesses have been boosted with the unveiling of a £1.5 billion fund from the major banks. A consortium consisting of HSBC, Barclays, Royal Bank of Scotland, Lloyds Banking Group, Standard Chartered and Banco Santander SA's UK unit will contribute to the fund over a number of years.