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Meta channels lead the pack as 97% of SMEs now use social media for their...

New research from iwoca finds that the overwhelming majority (97%) of small and medium-sized firms use social media to boost business, with Facebook and Instagram proving most popular. Nearly half (49%) of firm...

VivaTech reveals the first edition of the Top 100 Rising European Startups...

Viva Technology publishes the first edition of the Top 100 Rising European Startups for 2025, a ranking highlighting the 100 most promising young companies in the European tech ecosystem. Coming from a variety of...

Froda raises €20 million to accelerate embedded SME finance across Europe

Embedded finance player, Froda, has secured a €20 million investment to fuel its European expansion and provide more SMEs with seamless, data-driven financing. The Series B round was led by Incore Invest, with strong c...

Market turmoil battering confidence as UK small business growth outlook hits...

The percentage of UK small businesses predicting growth has fallen to a four-year low (29%) – with significant falls in the manufacturing, construction and retail sectors – according to new figures from Novuna Business Fin...

North West thrives as start-up powerhouse

The North West of England continues to prove a hub for innovation and enterprise, with new data finding that 33,000 new businesses were launched in the region throughout 2023. Despite economic challenges, figures from...

British mid-market retailers believe social commerce is democratising the...

Over eight in ten (86%) British retail brands believe social commerce is democratising the retail landscape, levelling the playing field by allowing mid-market businesses to compete against enterprise level companies...

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