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Long, cold winter looms for SMEs

If this summer has been nothing to write home about, the signs of a difficult winter ahead are ominous.

A few positive economic indicators may look like light at the end of the tunnel, but a deeper dive into the data reveals various pitfalls that SMEs must avoid if they are to survive into 2024 unscathed.

While most businesses have done all they can to mitigate interest rates, energy prices and other rising costs, the need to manage legal risks and maintain healthy cashflow will be critical to riding out the economic storm.

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