According to research by Close Brothers Commercial Finance*, many Irish businesses are optimistic about the future. Almost a third expect their company to expand over the next 12 months. Construction firms across the UK and Ireland have an even more positive outlook. Thinking about their performance over the coming year, 45% expect to grow and 55% plan to seek funding. It is evident that SMEs have growth ambitions despite the continuing political and economic uncertainty. However, a recent study by Close Brothers shows that many companies do not know about all of the finance options available, which leaves some missing out on the funding solutions that are most appropriate for their needs. Asset finance is one such financial option.
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