Rising costs force small businesses to increase prices

Cash flow constraints – 57 per cent of businesses warn of rising costs - M J Bushell

57 per cent of small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have warned of rising costs over the next quarter, according to Intuit QuickBooks’ latest Small Business Insights survey. Given this startling figure, all businesses should take care to manage cash flow constraints caused by inflation. Boost financial awareness across your staff Financial awareness should not just be the preserve of your finance professionals. Educating your whole team on s…

Cash flow constraints – 57 per cent of businesses warn of rising costs

57 per cent of small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have warned of rising costs over the next quarter, according to Intuit QuickBooks’ latest Small Business Insights survey. Given this startling figure, all businesses should take care to manage cash flow constraints caused by inflation. Boost financial awareness across your staff Financial awareness should not just be the preserve of your finance professionals. Educating your whole team on s…

Rising costs force small businesses to increase prices

The majority (74 per cent) of business owners are set to increase their prices in the next 12 months, according to data from our 2025 SME Insights Report. With higher running costs, a tighter tax burden, and uncertain consumer spending all contributing to the difficult decision.  Our SME Insights Report is a deep dive into the UK’s small businesses. It provides an overview of business confidence, their biggest challenges, and what support they n…