16th April 2025: Purbeck Insurance Services, the UK’s only provider of personal guarantee insurance to business owners is warning SMEs to be prepared to sign a personal guarantee for a major part of the loan secured through the Growth Guarantee Scheme. This follows feedback from customers who expected their personal liability to extend to just 30% of the loan.
April 2025: As SMEs across the UK navigate the end of the tax year and brace for an ‘awful April’ of rising bills, driven by fiscal changes such as minimum wage increases and national insurance contributions, a recent survey by Purbeck Insurance Services offers a more optimistic outlook. The survey of small business decision makers from across the UK found that a third of SMEs are already making a good profit and more than half (55%) have plans to expand their business this year. Age and postcode matter, however, and younger business owners in the West Midlands are currently painting the brightest picture of business success.
We're now at that time of year when the weather is getting brighter and new growth is starting to appear. It’s a time for renewal, and for businesses the end of the financial year is much the same. It’s a time to reflect, review your financial obligations, and assess potential risks.
March 2025: As the Chancellor prepares her Spring Statement amid ongoing concerns over the rate of inflation, a new surveyi) of SME decision makers suggests a third of businesses (35%) are planning to implement price increases to help mitigate the uplift in NIC from April 2025. Furthermore, 39% of firms are planning to introduce staff benefits to avoid higher wage bills.
Purbeck Insurance Services urges SMEs to prepare for NIC Increase
Whether you’re expanding your team, relocating to new offices, or investing in new equipment, taking the next step forward in business often requires significant funding.
Purbeck Personal Guarantee Insurance Monitor Q4 2024
Purbeck Personal Guarantee Insurance Monitor Q4 2024
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