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Business Statistics
'Dragon' entrepreneurs don't reflect reality according to poll
According to an in-depth survey of business owners and advisers from Nottingham Business School, the way entrepreneurs are depicted in the media does not reflect the reality of starting up and running a business. [February 23, 2010]
According to an in-depth survey of business owners and advisers from Nottingham Business School, the way entrepreneurs are depicted in the media does not reflect the reality of starting up and running a business. [February 23, 2010]
Business failure numbers continue to fall
Equifax has reported that business failure numbers at the start of 2010 have continued the downward trend that started towards the end of last year. [February 21, 2010]
Equifax has reported that business failure numbers at the start of 2010 have continued the downward trend that started towards the end of last year. [February 21, 2010]
SMEs regaining confidence in own businesses, but not the general economy
New data shows that the UK''s small companies are continuing to regain confidence in their own trading prospects. However, optimism in the overall economy waned in the last quarter of 2009 suggesting that SMEs feel the recession is not yet over. [January 14, 2010]
New data shows that the UK''s small companies are continuing to regain confidence in their own trading prospects. However, optimism in the overall economy waned in the last quarter of 2009 suggesting that SMEs feel the recession is not yet over. [January 14, 2010]
Firms predict return to economic growth in Summer 2010
A major survey of 11,000 companies across 15 countries concludes that a strong return to economic growth is not expected to start until summer 2010. The UK firms included in the study are less optimistic than the average. [October 26, 2009]
A major survey of 11,000 companies across 15 countries concludes that a strong return to economic growth is not expected to start until summer 2010. The UK firms included in the study are less optimistic than the average. [October 26, 2009]
Rebound in optimism for small business owners
After 18 months of negative optimism, a Continental Research study suggests that confidence in both the general economy and own trading prospects is returning amongst small businesses. [June 23, 2009]
After 18 months of negative optimism, a Continental Research study suggests that confidence in both the general economy and own trading prospects is returning amongst small businesses. [June 23, 2009]
UK economy can expect a "slow and gradual" return to growth
Following the release of several 'upbeat' economic reports in recent weeks, the CBI says that the worst is over, but a return to growth is likely to be a subdued and gradual affair. [June 15, 2009]
Following the release of several 'upbeat' economic reports in recent weeks, the CBI says that the worst is over, but a return to growth is likely to be a subdued and gradual affair. [June 15, 2009]
Most small companies have not been profitable in 2009
New research shows that 19% of SMEs have not recorded a profit since the second quarter of 2008, and unsurprisingly 55% have not been profitable at all in 2009. [May 6, 2009]
New research shows that 19% of SMEs have not recorded a profit since the second quarter of 2008, and unsurprisingly 55% have not been profitable at all in 2009. [May 6, 2009]
Number of new enterprises remained steady in 2008
Statistics released by Barclays show that the number of new businesses set up during 2008 increased on 2007 levels, with female-run startups showing a 9% increase. [April 3, 2009]
Statistics released by Barclays show that the number of new businesses set up during 2008 increased on 2007 levels, with female-run startups showing a 9% increase. [April 3, 2009]
UK small companies "more pessimistic" than overseas counterparts
Research from leading accountancy firm shows that small businesses in the UK are far more pessimistic than companies from the rest of the world about when the economy will recover. [March 27, 2009]
Research from leading accountancy firm shows that small businesses in the UK are far more pessimistic than companies from the rest of the world about when the economy will recover. [March 27, 2009]
Business confidence may be showing first signs of recovery
A new report suggests that business confidence may have started to rise for the first time in over a year. However, the outlook for employment continues to fall. [March 3, 2009]
A new report suggests that business confidence may have started to rise for the first time in over a year. However, the outlook for employment continues to fall. [March 3, 2009]
Pre-"crunch" statistics show record number of startups last year
The latest Government statistics show that the number of VAT-registered enterprises grew by 3% during 2007, reaching over 2 million by the start of 2008. [December 2, 2008]
The latest Government statistics show that the number of VAT-registered enterprises grew by 3% during 2007, reaching over 2 million by the start of 2008. [December 2, 2008]
Average family sees lifetime tax bill soar by 6% over past year
The TaxPayers' Alliance has published startling new research which shows that the average family faces a lifetime tax bill of £668,000 - a huge 6% rise on last year's figure. [October 7, 2008]
The TaxPayers' Alliance has published startling new research which shows that the average family faces a lifetime tax bill of £668,000 - a huge 6% rise on last year's figure. [October 7, 2008]
How many business enterprises are there in the UK?
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released its latest report on the number of registered businesses in the UK. There was a 3% rise in business enterprise numbers in the year to March 2008. [October 2, 2008]
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released its latest report on the number of registered businesses in the UK. There was a 3% rise in business enterprise numbers in the year to March 2008. [October 2, 2008]
Some businesses have seen their costs soar by 25% in one year
New research has revealed that 10% of businesses have seen their costs soar by over a quarter in the last twelve months. One quarter of UK companies have seen a 10% hike in their costs over the same period. [September 30, 2008]
New research has revealed that 10% of businesses have seen their costs soar by over a quarter in the last twelve months. One quarter of UK companies have seen a 10% hike in their costs over the same period. [September 30, 2008]
Business confidence on the slide, but long term optimism remains
The latest National Business Survey shows that business confidence across the UK has been unsurprisingly shaken over the past year - with other half those surveyed expecting the economic climate to deteriorate for the next 12 months. [August 8, 2008]
The latest National Business Survey shows that business confidence across the UK has been unsurprisingly shaken over the past year - with other half those surveyed expecting the economic climate to deteriorate for the next 12 months. [August 8, 2008]
Business administration numbers down on Q1 2008, but up on 2007
The business advisory firm, Deloitte, has announced its analysis of last quarter's business administration figures - which are down slightly on the Q1 2008, but still up overall compared to the same time last year. [July 31, 2008]
The business advisory firm, Deloitte, has announced its analysis of last quarter's business administration figures - which are down slightly on the Q1 2008, but still up overall compared to the same time last year. [July 31, 2008]
Family businesses and the UK economy – key statistics
New research from a major private bank has provided an interesting insight into the role family-run enterprises have in the UK economy. [July 25, 2008]
New research from a major private bank has provided an interesting insight into the role family-run enterprises have in the UK economy. [July 25, 2008]
Small businesses in it for the long haul
New research suggests that small business owners are in it for the long haul, with 28% expecting to run their companies for over 25 years - longer than the average marriage in the UK. [July 11, 2008]
New research suggests that small business owners are in it for the long haul, with 28% expecting to run their companies for over 25 years - longer than the average marriage in the UK. [July 11, 2008]
New business start-up numbers up defying "credit crunch" reports
New research from Barclays suggests that entrepreneurs are far from being discouraged by reports of an economic slowdown, with an estimated 98,000 new startups formed in the first three months of 2008. [June 24, 2008]
New research from Barclays suggests that entrepreneurs are far from being discouraged by reports of an economic slowdown, with an estimated 98,000 new startups formed in the first three months of 2008. [June 24, 2008]
Small company sales expectations slip to six-year low
Small company sales expectations have slipped to a six-year low according to new research. The "credit crunch" and diminishing consumer confidence seems to have hit small retailers the hardest. Smaller construction firms have also been affected. [June 18, 2008]
Small company sales expectations have slipped to a six-year low according to new research. The "credit crunch" and diminishing consumer confidence seems to have hit small retailers the hardest. Smaller construction firms have also been affected. [June 18, 2008]
