Research revealed this week by Close Brothers demonstrated that 56 per cent of small firms have experienced unethical practices in business, despite 41 per cent claiming that an ethics policy would be unnecessary. more»

A lack of available financing sees one in ten of ten UK small firms miss out on business opportunities, research from Close Borthers has shown more»

When asked to pick the most important determinant of business success, one in five small and medium-sized firms said a happy workforce was crucial. more»