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LONDON, November 23, 2011 - More SMEs are optimistic than pessimistic in spite of the difficult economic climate Euro uncertainty: 44% of SMEs in the EU countries surveyed had been influenced in their plans by the threat of instability in the eurozone SME finances are tight: only 12% found finance easy to find, but 73% reported no change in their relationship with their banks Independence over reward: 59% started their business to become their own boss, against 21% who wanted to make more money.

LONDON, April 6, 2011 - Research out today of 1,000 small business owners found that over a fifth (21%)* employ a family member and of these 43% cited the downturn as a reason for recruiting a relative.

LONDON, March 14, 2011 - Over half (53%) of British entrepreneurs put their business success down to their own innate talents which cannot be learnt or taught, according to new research* of 500 entrepreneurs.

LONDON, September 28, 2010 - New research conducted by specialist small business insurer (www.hiscox.co.uk/business-insurance/) Hiscox*, shows that students put personal skills ahead of academic achievement when ranking predictors of entrepreneurial success.

LONDON, July 23, 2010 - Enterprising students are responding to a quiet post-recession job market with plans to go it alone, according to new research from specialist SME insurer Hiscox (www.hiscox.co.uk/business-insurance/).* Hiscox's research into students graduating in 2010 and 2011 has revealed a strong entrepreneurial spirit with almost one third (32%) of those surveyed already having a business idea and making plans to become entrepreneurs in the near future.