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The most recent survey evidence suggests that the profile of growth achieved by the UK’s SME population has remained broadly stable since 2015. In 2017 According to the European Research Council (ERC) 36 per cent of SME employers reported turnover growth in the Longitudinal Small Business Survey (LSBS), with 19 per cent of firms reporting…
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Big companies are acquiring AI startups. Acquisitions are used by companies for strategical benefits such as access to a new market, products and services. Acquisitions also help companies to diversify their portfolios and to achieve economies of scale. Companies need to protect their market share and be competitive and with the help of acquisitions they…
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While on the surface things may look a little gloomy, there is more to the findings than first meets the eye. Beyond the headline figure, the picture is complex, and cause for optimism can be found. Most notably, the labour market has remained resilient, with SMEs continuing to hire, and wages continuing to grow, despite…