SME Growth Summit 2021 – Day 2 Round-up

Posted on 11 Nov 2021 by The Manufacturer

A key focus on day two of the SME Growth Summit was the challenges currently facing manufacturers, of which there are many. The ongoing pandemic and continued uncertainty surrounding Brexit are two issues that have been front and centre for many organisations, however, how do manufacturers ensure that they will be in the best possible position when the dust settles?

This afternoon’s session was chaired by Chris Walker, International Trade Policy, Federation of Small Business who shared some positive statistics on SME growth over the past 12 months. Walker explained: “According to our research, over 16% of SMEs developed or designed a new product over the last 12 months, despite obvious challenges. 10% of businesses…

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