Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often find it challenging to secure the funding needed to fuel their growth and innovation. The UK Growth Guarantee Scheme (GGS)is a government program that addresses this challenge by providing businesses a lifeline to scale their organisation.

Research and Development (R&D) is a vital component for businesses looking to stay competitive and innovative. It serves a two-fold purpose for organisations. Firstly, it enables them to create something unique that has market potential. Secondly, it may give them an edge over their competitors.

Obtaining extra funding can be a lifeline for businesses and their projects. However, finding and applying for grants can be a challenging process to navigate. DSA Prospect Director, Nigel Benton discusses the government's online funding tool and how it can simplify the grant application process for businesses.

Perhaps one of the most obvious changes brought about by the pandemic is just how important technology has become. During lockdowns and restrictions, entrepreneurs and business owners found new ways to pivot and keep everything ‘business as usual’ with the use of new technology.

Businesses across the UK are feeling the effects of inflation and doing their best to navigate through these financially challenging times. Amidst the number crunching and budgeting, there are key government support measures available to help small and medium sized businesses.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer faced two major challenges in the 2022 Spring Statement; to ensure a more secure UK economy and reduce public debt, while simultaneously helping to alleviate the pressures of inflation.