finance SMEs UK 19-04-2004 Survey finds SMEs optimistic but held back by red tape and lack of finance Results of a survey commissioned by leading invoice and asset-based financier, Venture Finance PLC, show that 73 per cent of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are optimistic about their economic… 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