SME worries could be overdone
Some businesses could be more concerned about the economy than their own performance warrants, according to a director of one of the region’s major banks.
Neil Mahoney, regional director for Lloyds TSB Commercial in London and the East, said: “Clearly economic conditions remain challenging, but there is strong evidence that some businesses are more worried about the economy than is justified by their own performance. The reality is that there are still opportunities open to small and medium sized enterprises, not least those connected to London 2012 and through resilient export mark...
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