06/10/2026
There are a few things SMEs are focusing on this Autumn, and it may surprise you...
Despite high costs and plenty of economic uncertainty around, many business owners are focusing on ways to work smarter, become more efficient and put themselves in a stronger position for the future.
💡 30% of SMEs introduced an innovation in the last 12 months
📚 62% of smaller businesses say they know where to find information on different finance options
🌱 77% of SMEs have already taken at least one action towards net zero
📈 SME lending rose 16% year on year to £5.3bn in Q1 2026
🚚 28% of businesses are concerned about supply chain disruption over the next year
⛽ Energy and fuel costs remain a major concern for businesses nationwide
What this tells us is that businesses aren't standing still.
They're finding new ways to adapt, investing where it matters and planning ahead despite the challenges they face.
Swipe through to see what's on the minds of UK business owners this autumn. ➡️
