TWO thirds of small business founders are confident their businesses will be in a stronger financial position in six months’ time. A poll, of 450 new business owners, found 61 per cent already feel more comfortable with the state of their firm now compared to earlier in the year. 1 Andy Fishburn, managing director of Virgin StartUp And 95 per cent expect to grow in the coming 12 months, as they intend to make at least one new hire. While eight per cent reckon they’ll grow their team by at least eight people. It also emerged 38 per cent believe the Government has created an environment in which their business can thrive. The bi…
