Published today, the Scotland SME Access to Finance Report from the British Business Bank and Scottish Enterprise brings you new sub-national research and a Devolved Nations comparison.
The make-up of regional economies can vary significantly within a particular nation. Factors such as location (urban, rural and coastal), the background of business owners (gender, age and ethnicity), the local business base, the size/maturity of businesses, and the sectoral make up all have a part to play. This report provides an in-depth look at how access to finance issues differ across Scotland and is essential reading for those that advise and support SMEs.