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East of Englands small companies are increasingly downbeat about their prospects, a new study by the FSB has revealed

East of Englands small companies are increasingly downbeat about their prospects, a new study by the FSB has revealed

Apprenticeships are a touchy subject for some companies – but plenty of businesses in East Anglia are feeling the benefit.

Apprenticeships are a touchy subject for some companies – but plenty of businesses in East Anglia are feeling the benefit.

Confidence among small business owners in the East of England has slumped to a record low, a new report from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) suggests.

Business confidence among small firms in East of England hits five year high - Credit: Mick Howes Small firms in the East of England are more confident now than they have been at any point over the past five years, according to a new survey. The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) quarterly Small Business Index for the region showed business confidence reaching 33% overall, rocketing up from -41% in the final quarter of 2020. With the furlough scheme shutting down over the coming months, 5% o...

Business confidence among small firms in East of England hits five year high - Credit: Mick Howes Small firms in the East of England are more confident now than they have been at any point over the past five years, according to a new survey. The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) quarterly Small Business Index for the region showed business confidence reaching 33% overall, rocketing up from -41% in the final quarter of 2020. With the furlough scheme shutting down over the coming months, 5% o...