Business News Round Up (02/04/19)


Scottish SMEs generate £2.2bn turnover growth since 2015

According to new research from BGF, 892 companies based in Scotland have increased their combined turnover by £2.2 billion since 2015.

http://www.bqlive.co.uk/finance/2019/04/01/news/scottish-smes-generate-2-2bn-turnover-growth-since-2015-35270/

‘High potential’ North West SMEs generate more than £5bn in revenue growth

A new report from BGF has revealed 1,400 ‘high potential’ SMEs have increased their revenues by £5 billion since 2015.

https://lbndaily.co.uk/high-potential-north-west-smes-generate-5bn-revenue-growth/

New apprenticeships offer the key to a better future

A new apprenticeship has been created to help grow digital skills to maintain the reputation of Scotland’s strong digital sector and increase productivity.

https://www.heraldscotland.com/business_hq/stem/17542805.new-apprenticeships-offer-the-key-to-a-better-future/

GC Business Finance expands loans team to meet start-up demand

GC Business Finance, part of The Growth Company, has created three new roles to support the growing demand for alternative finance.

https://businessmanchester.co.uk/2019/04/01/gc-business-finance-expands-loans-team-to-meet-start-up-demand/