SME Confidence Survey Spring 2026 Why UK small businesses trust themselves more than the economy Insights from SME owners across the UK on confidence, cash
Capify’s latest quarterly survey SME business confidence fell further in Q3 2023, with two thirds of owner now worried about cash in bank as inflationary impact bites
SME business confidence in the UK fell slightly in Q2 2023, while concerns over cash reserves and rising costs persist, according to our Business Confidence Survey. The survey revealed that although turnover and profits improved for some SMEs, many were behind their annual targets. Click here to learn more.
The latest quarterly survey has painted a worrying picture for small businesses with cash balances dropping and cash flow presenting major problems. These difficult circumstances have led to a decrease in SME confidence and have left many businesses struggling. In this article we look at the cause for SME concerns.
Our latest quarterly survey finds a small improvement in SME business confidence despite gathering economic headwinds. But the survey also points to operating challenges amidst falling profitability and concerns over rising costs
