Post lockdown worries for SME's

SMEs have ‘a lot to navigate’ as lockdown endsMichelle Ovens, founder of Small Business Britain, says the full unlocking of coronavirus restrictions marks “another stage in a complex path for small businesses”, many of which have faced “phenomenal challenges” over the course of the pandemic. She warns that there is “no clear finish line for businesses”, saying they “still have a lot to navigate” and will continue to need support “to weather the ongoing storm”. Ms Ovens points to research from PayPal’s Business of Change report showing that 69% of small businesses are feeling optimistic about the future and have ambitious plans in place for the coming 12 months, commenting: “Let’s not get in the way of this. Let’s instead look for ways we can support and encourage this.”