finance Growth UK 15-01-2007 Small businesses can stimulate growth by acting bigger – Steve Websdale, Venture Finance Small businesses are the foundation of the UK economy. Of the estimated 4.3 million companies in this country, over 99 per cent have less than 49 employees Small businesses are… Sign in or Upgrade to Continue Reading This news article is over 10 days old. Subscribe today to access all articles with an annual subscription. Become a member Learn more Already a subscriber? Log in here