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.
Questions
How has your business mainly been taking payments during the COVID-19 pandemic?
How has COVID-19 changed the way your business uses cash?
What do you think is the main benefit of using less cash in your business?
Have you seen an increase in late payments due to the COVID-19 pandemic?
Has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted how quickly you pay external companies?
How long do you expect operational arrangements to be in place?
What is the current status of your business, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic?
When do you believe/expect your business will be fully operational?
In terms of future staffing, do you believe your business will return...
Have you made a COVID-19 Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) application?
Will you be actively encouraging working from home?
What is the main challenge you would face by using less cash in your business?
Has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted how quickly your invoices are resolved?
What is the main impact COVID-19 has had on your mental health?
What is the main step you have taken to reduce your stress or anxiety?
What is the main personal commuting habit change you have made as a result of COVID-19
I will work from home more often | 40.4% |
I will cycle to work more often | 9.8% |
I will walk to work more often | 7.6% |
I will drive to work more often | 9.8% |
I will use public transport more frequently | 1.8% |
I will use public transport less frequently | 2.6% |
I will stop using public transport completely | 3% |
N/A – I have not started commuting yet to make any changes | 4% |
N/A – no changes, I will continue as I did before | 21.1% |
What is the main way you think commuting habits will change in the long-term?
People will avoid public transport | 39.2% |
People will go back to using mass public transport because of a lack of options | 17.1% |
People will actively explore alternative commuting options | 21.3% |
There will be more people driving to work | 10.2% |
There will be no significant shift in habits | 12.1% |