Telegraph reports - almost half of 500 SME owners admitted having cash flow problems

The Telegraph's Rebecca Burn-Callander reports that SME business owners are feeling strained.

Here are some numbers from the report:

Seven in ten are finding regular access to cash flow crucial

29% report lack of cash flow restricting business

23%have put marketing on hold

28% paid suppliers late


81% said that cash shortage was under £10k but 90% said it was up to £5k, most of which is driven by late paying customers and seasonality. One in ten had to find an extra £30k per month.


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