Why are small businesses holding back on investment?

Our take

New research suggests that 68% of UK small businesses are unlikely to make significant capital investments over the next year, highlighting the continued caution around spending and growth. For many businesses, investing in new staff, equipment or expansion can be a difficult decision when costs and uncertainty remain high. While holding back may provide greater security in the short term, delaying investment could also affect future growth. With so many businesses taking a cautious approach, it will be interesting to see whether confidence improves over the coming year.  Read this article to find out more.

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