Small firms optimistic about 2016, lobby groups say
The sector has the potential to create 60,000 jobs, according to ISME
Small firms are optimistic about 2016 with more than three-quarters believing the business environment is improving while two-thirds expect to recruit this year, the Small Firms Association (SFA) said.
Its upbeat view was echoed by rival small firms lobby group, ISME, which said that owner-managers were generally positive in their expectations for this year with sales at their highest level in eight years.
ISME said that there was potential for 60,000 jobs to ...
