British small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are heading into 2025 with confidence, resilience, and a strong belief in their growth potential. Leaders across the sector anticipate increased revenues, expanded teams, and long-term success, reinforcing the vital role SMEs play in driving the UK economy forward.
Over two-thirds of SME leaders expect revenue growth, with an impressive 71% forecasting higher turnover. This confidence extends to job creation, as more than half of businesses plan to expand their workforce. The outlook isn’t just short-term—85% of SME leaders believe their businesses will grow over the next five years. Even in the face of economic uncertainties, 51% remain optimistic about the broader national economy, demonstrating a strategic and forward-thinking approach to business.
This unwavering optimism reflects the resilience of UK entrepreneurs, who continue to turn challenges into opportunities. With a focus on innovation, adaptability, and long-term strategy, SMEs remain the backbone of the UK economy, driving progress and prosperity into 2025 and beyond.
Duke Capital Limited (LON:DUKE), formerly Duke Royalty Limited, is a Guernsey-based provider of hybrid capital solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) business owners in the United Kingdom, Europe and North America, combining the features of both equity and debt.
