SME Data Hub
Each quarter 1,000 UK SME owners across a range of sectors, regions and sizes, are surveyed by specialist independent researcher, Kantar, on Close Brothers’ behalf.
Use the drop-downs to select a year and quarter to look at the data we collected at that time.
Accessing the data
This data is free for you to use. All we ask is that you credit 'Close Brothers Asset Finance' if you do use it.
Select the year/quarter: Each 'wave' was collected at a specific time. Just select from the drop-down (above) the year/quarter you wish to view.
Choose a question set: Below you can also choose different question sets to select data about a specific category or topic.
Filter the data: Use the filters on the right to see the results split by gender, location, turnover, and industry.
Compare data: If the same question has been asked in other years/quarters, you can use the drop-down underneath each chart to see how results have changed over time.
Brexit
56
%
of SME business owners concerned about the impact Brexit is having on trading
Summary
Published April 2021
UK SME business owners voiced their concern about the impact Brexit is having on their trading, with 56% finding it more difficult to buy and/or sell with the EU compared to 32% who have not seen their trading impacted. The survey of 900 firms conducted in April 2021 also found that 34% now find it more complicated to access goods and supplies compared to just 17% who feel it is simpler.
