Business confidence in the SME sector improves

• 9 out of 12 confidence indicators remain positive
• Business confidence improves by 12%
• 38% of businesses will not increase pay for employees this year
• 62% of Owner-managers will not increase their own pay this year
• 29% of businesses claimed inadequate broadband
• 53% of companies find it difficult to hire new staff

The results of the ISME Quarterly Business Trends Survey for Q4 2017, released today show confidence in the SME sector continuing to improve.