SMEs

New guide to help SMEs get to grips with net zero

New guide launched specifically designed to help SMEs with practical and tangible advice on net zero.

11 months 2 weeks ago
HS2 and CECA announce partnership agreement

New partnership designed to help boost civil engineering SME supply chain.

1 year 1 month ago
SMEs urge government to fully commit to HS2 eastern leg

Industry survey shows overwhelming support for completing HS2 in full.

1 year 1 month ago
Big-hitters team up to offer free diversity training for SMEs

HS2, Highways England, Network Rail and TfL are offering free diversity training to help SMEs secure future contracts.

1 year 4 months ago
New Prompt Payment Code slashes waiting time to 30 days

New rules to tackle late payment culture welcomed as a vital part of post-Covid recovery.

1 year 5 months ago
Network Rail spending with SMEs exceeds £2.5bn in 2019-20

First time Network Rail SME spending has exceeded £2.5bn in a single financial year.

1 year 8 months ago
Road bonds pose threat to construction SMEs recovery

Road Bonds are well-intentioned, but are now starting to pose a threat to construction SMEs in the recovery, says Scott Macphail.

1 year 10 months ago
Collaboration key to supporting SMEs during economic recovery

Large firms have an important role in ensuring that SMEs survive in difficult times.

2 years 1 month ago
Cross-party inquiries welcomed as MPs look to avoid repeat of Carillion collapse

A cross-party inquiry has been launched by committees in a bid to prevent SME's losing out to big companies.

4 years 4 months ago
More than two-thirds of SMEs not being paid within 30 days, new research shows

The FMB warns that 'cowboy clients' are having a big negative impact on the ability of construction SMEs to grow.

4 years 7 months ago