Business Confidence stories
Supply chain confidence falls as geopolitical risk rises
This month
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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supply chain
Blue Yonder survey finds supply chain leaders are less confident for 2026, with geopolitical shocks exposing slower response times despite rising AI investment.
Irish leaders most wary on AI risks in Expleo survey
Last month
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data protection
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digital transformation
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ai security
Irish bosses are warier of AI risks than peers in the UK, Germany and France, with cybersecurity and job fears driving cautious adoption.
Entrepreneurs turn to AI for efficiency, not new markets
Last month
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robots
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manufacturing
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data analytics
Entrepreneurs increasingly see AI as a tool for efficiency and cost-cutting, not a springboard to new markets or sustainability goals.
UK & Irish SME chiefs back growth despite economic gloom
Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
UK and Irish SME bosses fear a worsening economy yet still plan to ramp up investment, betting on AI, innovation and sales growth in 2026.
Small businesses in UK & Ireland face barriers to AI adoption
Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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smb
Small businesses in the UK and Ireland face confusion and lack confidence in adopting AI, citing skills gaps and need for clearer guidance, research reveals.
UK SME leaders remain cautious on growth, AI & EU expansion
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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ai
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skills shortage
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brexit
UK SME leaders show cautious optimism with a slight confidence rise, yet worry over AI adoption, Brexit competitiveness, and EU market expansion in 2025.
UKI SME confidence rises amidst economic optimism
Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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elections
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inflation
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business confidence
Vistage's latest UKI SME CEO Confidence Index reveals growing optimism among business leaders, with 62% forecasting a revenue boost in the next year ahead of the General Election.