A survey by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has revealed that jobs are disappearing at small and medium-sized manufacturing companies at the fastest pace in 20 years. As the UK grapples with what is expected to be a long-lasting recession, SMEs can expect a tough first quarter as demand for goods from UK firms [...]

More: CBI survey warns of tough times for small companies

Many small companies have been leveraged to the hilt and now given that funding has dried up, they are having some difficult times